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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

BA99LX

George Sweetman Close

BA99RE

Deanesly Way

BA99NB

Waterside Road

DT94NP

Cowpath Lane

BA99RY

Thornwell Lane

BA99DZ

Station Road

BA99QX

Moor Lane

DT94NY

Green Lane

BA227EF

Blackford Hollow

BA98EN

Maperton Road

BA99BE

Carrington Way

BA99DD

Springfield Road

BA99DS

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99EE

Southgate Drive

BA99NF

Hill Close

BA99RZ

Southgate Road

BA227EE

Blackford Hollow

BA80BG

Cheriton Street

BA99EP

Myrtle Villas

DT94PA

Cathill Lane

BA227ED

Blackford Hollow

BA80BL

Cabbage Lane

BA99AR

Football Lane

BA99HR

Mundays Mead

BA98AH

Lattiford

BA99FT

Morpork Street

BA99NU

Gennes Grove

BA99NX

Carrington Way

BA99RP

Wessex Way

BA80DN

High Road

BA98EQ

Clapton Lane

BA99BT

West Hill

BA99YZ

Carrington Way

BA98EF

Maperton Ridge

BA99AH

Cale Way

BA99HA

Bramble Way

BA99JH

Carrington Way

BA99LA

Market Place

BA99LU

Ireson Close

BA99RJ

Fairfield Court

DT94LW

Middle Ridge Lane

BA99AX

North Street

BA99FL

Greens Place

BA99FQ

Dykes Way

BA99HN

Cherry Tree Court

BA99JJ

Angel Villas

BA99ND

Maddocks Park

BA99NS

Grants Close

DT94PJ

Orchard Way

BA99BH

Rickhayes

BA99FZ

Atkins Hill

BA99LY

Grants Lane

BA99RX

Murray Way

BA80DB

Marley Cage

BA80ZQ

Carrington Way

BA98EW

Maperton Road

BA99BU

West Hill

BA99DT

Bennetts Field Trading Estate

BA99DY

South Street

BA99JA

Mill Street

BA80AB

Cheriton Hill

BA99DA

Verrington Park Road

BA99ED

Cavalier Way

BA99FN

Treacle Mine Road

BA99GF

Galahad Street

BA99LL

Market Place

BA99SD

Blackmore Chase

BA99TD

Hopkins Court

BA99AP

Mill Street

BA99EX

Lawrence Hayes

BA99FH

Langham Place

BA99FP

Peach Pie Street

BA99GL

King Alfreds Drive

BA99HU

Common Road

BA99LT

Eastfield Road

BA99SB

Blackmore Chase

BA80BN

Brookside

BA80EP

Batchpool Lane

BA98AB

Lawrence Hill

BA98AQ

Lattiford Cottages

BA98EA

Elliscombe Park

BA99AZ

North Street

BA99EY

Moor Close

BA99JQ

High Street

BA99JT

High Street

BA98AP

Gibbet Road

BA99EN

Thornwell Way

BA80BX

Lower Road

BA90BT

Carrington Way

BA98AJ

Anchor Hill

BA98EH

Blackmoor Vale

BA99JN

High Street

BA98ED

Clapton Lane

BA99BN

The Batch

BA99BW

West Hill

BA99GD

Blackberry Court

BA99PA

High Street

BA99QR

Manor Gardens

DT94PB

High Street

BA99AT

North Street

Data Sources

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