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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

BA99FZ

Atkins Hill

BA99AH

Cale Way

BA99LF

Overton

BA99LY

Grants Lane

BA99EL

Priory Villas

BA99DW

South Street

BA99SF

Vale View Gardens

BA99LA

Market Place

BA80ER

Marsh Lane

BA98EE

Clapton Lane

BA99RL

Orchard Close

BA99FH

Langham Place

BA98BN

Verrington Lane

BA99BT

West Hill

BA99NF

Hill Close

BA80AQ

Tomlins

BA99JB

Carrington Way

BA99JH

Carrington Way

BA98BB

Kingwell Mews

BA80BS

Higher Road

BA99HF

Balsam Fields

BA99HL

Mundays Mead

BA99NS

Grants Close

DT95HD

Shoredown Lane

BA98AX

Manor Farm

BA99JP

High Street

BA99RB

Common Road

BA99FB

Lansdowne Place

BA99RT

Saxon Way

BA99NT

Les Rosiers Grove

BA99JZ

High Street

BA98BR

Lawrence Hill

BA99SA

Cale Way

BA99RE

Deanesly Way

BA99NE

Penn View

BA99RZ

Southgate Road

BA99PB

Market Court

BA98EN

Maperton Road

DT94ND

Blackford Way

BA98AU

Gibbet Road

BA98DX

Blackmoor Vale

BA227EE

Blackford Hollow

BA99FT

Morpork Street

BA99NA

Maunder Close

BA99GY

Bayford Hill

BA99HZ

Balsam Lane

BA99LP

Market Place

BA99RN

Meadow Close

BA99JJ

Angel Villas

BA98EF

Maperton Ridge

BA99LL

Market Place

BA99GZ

Woodpecker Mews

BA98BL

Bath Terrace

DT94PJ

Orchard Way

BA99DF

Dancing Lane

BA99FQ

Dykes Way

DT94LT

Beacon Lane

BA80BJ

Marsh Lane

BA98AN

Anchor Hill

BA99BA

Shatterwell Villas

BA99RQ

Wessex Way

BA227EJ

Compton Road

BA99HT

Common Road

BA99BU

West Hill

BA80AL

Blackacre Hill

BA99HJ

The Avenue

BA99FE

Station Road

BA99ES

Southgate Drive

DT94PH

Harvest Lane

BA227EQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA99FW

Kinklebury Street

BA98AF

Lattiford

BA99AJ

Churchfield

BA99GE

Merlin Grove

BA80AH

Blackmoor Vale

BA99DE

Dancing Lane

BA227EB

Blackford Hollow

BA99GL

King Alfreds Drive

DT94PR

Shoredown Lane

BA80AW

Grove Lane

BA99DX

South Street

BA227EW

Hicknoll Cottages

DT94NR

Cowpath Lane

BA99ED

Cavalier Way

BA99BJ

Rickhayes

BA99RY

Thornwell Lane

BA227EL

New Road

BA80BL

Cabbage Lane

BA98AB

Lawrence Hill

BA99DA

Verrington Park Road

BA90BQ

Carrington Way

BA98AL

New Villas

BA99DG

Dancing Lane

BA99EY

Moor Close

DT94LU

Blackmoor Vale

BA80BB

Barbary Close

BA99BN

The Batch

BA99DD

Springfield Road

BA99EU

Tything Way

BA99LZ

Grants Lane

Data Sources

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