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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

BA80AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BW

Batchpool Lane

BA99DN

Tout Hill

BA99EH

Fire House Mews

BA99HE

Balsam Fields

BA99JP

High Street

DT94FY

High Street

BA99AF

Church Street

BA99HT

Common Road

BA99JF

High Street

BA99JZ

High Street

BA227EL

New Road

BA80ES

Grove Lane

BA98AN

Anchor Hill

BA98AS

Holton Street

BA98AZ

Hook Lane

BA99GE

Merlin Grove

BA99HH

The Avenue

BA80BU

Goat Hill Lane

BA99BS

Cale Way

BA99HB

Balsam Park

BA99JU

High Street

DT94PH

Harvest Lane

DT94PR

Shoredown Lane

BA99EB

Southgate Road

BA99HS

Common Road

BA80BP

Behind Hayes

BA98AT

Mount Pleasant

BA99DP

Crofts Mead

BA99HD

Balsam Park

BA99LW

Bayford Hill

DT94NT

Maperton Road

BA227HG

Kember's Hill

BA98AF

Lattiford

BA99DE

Dancing Lane

BA80AA

Charlton Hill

BA80EW

Batchpool Lane

BA99EU

Tything Way

BA99JD

Dancing Lane

BA99JR

Locks Lane

BA99RR

Wessex Way

BA99SQ

Maple Close

DT94LZ

Charlton Lane

BA98BE

Old Hill

BA99HP

Mundays Mead

BA99LE

Flingers Lane

BA99NE

Penn View

BA99QU

Bayford Hill

BA99RL

Orchard Close

BA99SG

Rowan Close

DT94NR

Cowpath Lane

BA98AG

Lattiford

BA98EE

Clapton Lane

BA99DR

Tout Hill

BA99FB

Lansdowne Place

DT94NX

Water Lane

DT94ND

Blackford Way

BA98EB

Clapton Lane

BA99BQ

The Batch

BA99EF

Carmel Villas

BA99FD

Coles Close

BA99FJ

Coles Close

DT94LQ

Blackmoor Vale

DT94NZ

Charlton Hill

DT94PL

Bramley Close

BA99BP

Springfield Road

BA99SP

West Hill

BA99DX

South Street

BA99EG

Southgate Road

BA99ES

Southgate Drive

BA99EZ

Elm Drive

BA99NA

Maunder Close

BA227EA

Quarry Hill

BA80BD

Turnpike Villas

BA99FW

Kinklebury Street

BA99HX

Common Road

BA80BR

Behind Hayes Lane

BA98BD

Verrington Lane

BA99AW

Silver Street

BA99EJ

Moor Lane

BA99ET

Southgate Drive

BA99FS

Hen And Chickens Field

BA90BQ

Carrington Way

BA99AJ

Churchfield

BA99LQ

Bayford Hill

BA98AX

Manor Farm

BA99FY

Crocker Way

BA99HY

Common Road

BA80AS

Landseer

BA99AL

Mill Street Close

BA99GZ

Woodpecker Mews

DT94LU

Blackmoor Vale

DT94NS

North Road

BA98DX

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA99DW

South Street

BA99FX

Crocker Way

BA99GA

Atkins Hill

BA99GY

Bayford Hill

BA99LD

Market Place

Data Sources

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