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Charlton & the Pentons

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About

Charlton & the Pentons is a largely rural ward in the Test Valley district, encompassing several small settlements set within the Hampshire countryside. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and the gentle valleys of the River Anton and Pillhill Brook. Villages like Upper Clatford, Abbotts Ann, and Little Ann are focal points, with traditional brick and flint buildings and village greens defining their quiet character.

The landscape is shaped by agriculture and historic estates, with many public footpaths and bridleways crossing the fields. A notable local feature is the ancient Anna Valley, with its watercress beds historically fed by clear chalk streams. Community life centres on village halls, local pubs, and the primary school, maintaining a distinctly parish-based atmosphere away from larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Charlton & the Pentons has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charlton & the Pentons is £66,128 per year. Charlton & the Pentons is home to around 3,313 people, with a population density of about 230.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charlton & the Pentons Population
3,313
Population density
230 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.81(-44%)
Other theft
5.13(-9%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.62(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,096
93.42%
Other White
96
2.9%
Irish
22
0.66%
Indian
19
0.57%
Other Asian
15
0.45%
Total population: 3,314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
906
31.85%
Level 3 (A level)
563
19.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
417
14.66%
No qualifications
392
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 2,845

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
659
46.18%
Owns with a mortgage
467
32.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
132
9.25%
Other social rented
76
5.33%
Shared ownership
33
2.31%
Total households: 1,427

Property prices in Charlton & the Pentons

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Charlton & the Pentons area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charlton & the Pentons in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton & the Pentons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£465,000
Flats9£180,000
Semi-Detached13£340,000
Terraced14£292,500

10 years median price trend in Charlton & the Pentons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton & the Pentons.

All postcodes in Charlton & the Pentons

SP110RG

Chalkcroft Lane

SP110RS

The Grove

SP110SW

Nutbane Lane

SP119JB

Charlton & the Pentons

SP104EW

Hillside Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.