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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 63 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
63
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.83(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.36(-25%)
Shoplifting
10.76(+61%)
Public order
8.37(+27%)
Other theft
6.93(+23%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £917,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£381,750
Flats19£129,250
Semi-Detached36£270,000
Terraced22£222,500

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

BA80AD

Blackmoor Vale

BA80AN

Grove Lane

BA80BT

Goathill Lane

BA99DL

South Street

BA99HF

Balsam Fields

BA99QZ

Batchpool Lane

BA99RD

Common Road

BA99AQ

Shadwell Court

BA99BL

Springfield Road

BA99JX

Cherry Tree Court

BA99QA

Station Road

BA99SH

Pines Close

DT94LX

Beacon Lane

DT94PE

Stowell Hill

DT94PG

Blackford Road

BA227EJ

Compton Road

BA99BB

Waterside

BA99BG

The Batch

BA99BZ

West Hill

BA99QB

Saunters Close

BA99RF

Dukes Close

DT94LS

Beacon Hill View

BA99FR

Moon Pond Lane

BA99QP

Broadweavers Close

BA99RU

Alfreds Way

BA99BX

West Hill

BA80AH

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BJ

Marsh Lane

BA99RT

Saxon Way

DT94NF

Honeysuckle Court

BA80DR

Coldhills Lane

BA98BG

Whitehall

BA99AY

Rockhill Villas

DT94NW

Warren Close

DT94LH

Blackmoor Vale

DT94NN

Level Lane

DT94PQ

The Knapp

BA80BA

Wood Lane

DT94LR

Queens Court

BA98AR

Gibbet Road

BA99AU

North Street

BA99BA

Shatterwell Villas

BA99RB

Common Road

DT94NL

Cowpath Lane

BA80AJ

Hardings Lane

BA80AG

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AW

Holton Street

BA98BL

Bath Terrace

BA99AS

Rodber Gardens

BA99FU

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99GG

Camelot Villas

BA99RQ

Wessex Way

BA98AY

Hook Lane

BA98BA

Dancing Lane

BA98BN

Verrington Lane

BA227EW

Hicknoll Cottages

BA99HW

Balsam Close

BA99NT

Les Rosiers Grove

BA227EN

The Crescent

BA227EQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA80AP

Blackacre Hill

BA80BE

Barbary Close

BA98AL

New Villas

BA99DF

Dancing Lane

BA99ER

Laburnum Villas

BA99JB

Carrington Way

BA98AU

Gibbet Road

BA99BD

Linden Cottages

BA99BY

West Hill

BA99HG

Balsam Fields

BA99RH

Greenway Close

BA99RN

Meadow Close

DT94LN

Charlton Field Lane

DT94LP

Middle Ridge Lane

BA99BR

Rodber Close

BA99DG

Dancing Lane

BA99GB

Lancelot Drive

BA99LZ

Grants Lane

BA99RG

Deanesly Way

DT94LT

Beacon Lane

DT95HD

Shoredown Lane

BA99AE

Church Street

BA99AN

Silver Street

BA99GJ

Merlin Terrace

BA99HJ

The Avenue

BA80AL

Blackacre Hill

BA98YD

Carrington Way

BA99FF

Pines Close

BA99HL

Mundays Mead

BA99HQ

Balsam Fields

BA99LG

Ireson Villas

BA99RA

Batchpool Lane

BA99ZZ

Carrington Way

BA80BB

Barbary Close

BA98BB

Kingwell Mews

BA98EG

Blackmoor Vale

BA98EJ

Blackmoor Vale

BA99FA

Vedelers Close

BA99RS

Murray Way

BA98BR

Lawrence Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.