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Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

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About

Wincanton serves as the primary market town for this cluster of Somerset villages, positioned near the border with Dorset. The area is characterised by rolling farmland and the River Caddington, which flows through the landscape. Local commerce focuses on independent shops and traditional businesses within the town centre, with agriculture remaining a significant presence in the surrounding countryside.

The nearby villages of Cheriton and Charlton Horethorne offer a quieter, more residential pace. Cheriton sits close to the source of the River Chere, while Charlton Horethorne is noted for its historic church and proximity to ancient woodland. The area maintains a distinct rural character, with narrow lanes connecting the settlements through fields and hedgerows.

Area overview

On average Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £50,458 per year. There are 6 schools in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is home to around 8,366 people, with a population density of about 149.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne Population
8,366
Population density
149.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.78(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-27%)
Shoplifting
9.56(+45%)
Public order
8.85(+35%)
Other theft
7.77(+38%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,708
92.15%
Other White
399
4.77%
Other Asian
28
0.33%
Indian
27
0.32%
African
24
0.29%
Total population: 8,365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,997
28.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,286
18.59%
No qualifications
1,127
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
802
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,916

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,453
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
972
26.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
622
16.7%
Other social rented
421
11.31%
Other forms of private rent
138
3.71%
Total households: 3,724

Property prices in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£356,500£3,351
Flats12£131,500£2,706
Semi-Detached37£272,500£3,083
Terraced18£231,000£3,230

10 years median price trend in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne.

All postcodes in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

BA99ET

Southgate Drive

BA80AA

Charlton Hill

BA99NB

Waterside Road

BA99EZ

Elm Drive

BA99SE

Vale View Gardens

BA99DB

Cale Way

BA99LT

Eastfield Road

DT94PL

Bramley Close

BA99JX

Cherry Tree Court

BA227ED

Blackford Hollow

BA99TD

Hopkins Court

BA99HE

Balsam Fields

BA99DT

Bennetts Field Trading Estate

BA99HR

Mundays Mead

BA99HY

Common Road

BA99RH

Greenway Close

BA98AQ

Lattiford Cottages

BA99RF

Dukes Close

BA99HP

Mundays Mead

BA99BG

The Batch

BA99JR

Locks Lane

DT94PF

Manor Close

BA99BQ

The Batch

BA99EP

Myrtle Villas

DT94NZ

Charlton Hill

BA99JU

High Street

BA99AL

Mill Street Close

BA80EW

Batchpool Lane

BA99EE

Southgate Drive

BA99AQ

Shadwell Court

BA99GF

Galahad Street

BA99LS

Bayford Hill

BA99NU

Gennes Grove

BA99QD

Station Road

BA98BG

Whitehall

BA98EB

Clapton Lane

BA99DL

South Street

BA227HG

Kember's Hill

BA99DS

Wincanton & Bruton

BA80BD

Turnpike Villas

BA99BZ

West Hill

DT94NU

Lester Lane

BA98YD

Carrington Way

BA80BA

Wood Lane

BA99AY

Rockhill Villas

BA99BH

Rickhayes

BA99AN

Silver Street

BA80BH

Pear Tree Cottage

DT94NY

Green Lane

BA80AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA99RP

Wessex Way

BA80DR

Coldhills Lane

BA99JQ

High Street

BA99LU

Ireson Close

BA99AW

Silver Street

DT94NQ

Southdown

DT94NX

Water Lane

BA99RD

Common Road

DT94PB

High Street

BA99EG

Southgate Road

BA98EA

Elliscombe Park

BA99HS

Common Road

DT94PG

Blackford Road

BA98AS

Holton Street

DT94NJ

Sherborne Road

BA98EJ

Blackmoor Vale

BA99DN

Tout Hill

BA99FR

Moon Pond Lane

BA99FX

Crocker Way

DT94NS

North Road

BA99SJ

Pines Close

BA99RS

Murray Way

BA99GG

Camelot Villas

BA99RJ

Fairfield Court

BA99RA

Batchpool Lane

BA99YZ

Carrington Way

BA99LJ

Church Street

BA99DH

South Street

BA99FS

Hen And Chickens Field

BA99HH

The Avenue

BA99JA

Mill Street

BA99NX

Carrington Way

BA99ND

Maddocks Park

BA98EQ

Clapton Lane

BA99RU

Alfreds Way

BA99JN

High Street

DT94LN

Charlton Field Lane

BA99BP

Springfield Road

BA99AA

Church Street

BA99RG

Deanesly Way

BA99TA

Malthouse Close

BA99HG

Balsam Fields

BA80ZQ

Carrington Way

BA99FA

Vedelers Close

BA99AX

North Street

DT94NW

Warren Close

BA99AR

Football Lane

BA99AT

North Street

BA99JT

High Street

BA80BP

Behind Hayes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.