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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

BA98AW

Holton Street

BA99ZZ

Carrington Way

BA99HA

Bramble Way

BA99LX

George Sweetman Close

BA99HX

Common Road

BA99FP

Peach Pie Street

BA99LW

Bayford Hill

DT94LW

Middle Ridge Lane

DT94LX

Beacon Lane

BA99AZ

North Street

BA98AE

Blackmoor Vale

BA99EB

Southgate Road

BA99QA

Station Road

BA80AR

Lower Cheriton Lane

BA99LR

Bayford Hill

BA99SP

West Hill

DT94NN

Level Lane

DT94PE

Stowell Hill

BA99EX

Lawrence Hayes

BA80BE

Barbary Close

BA99RR

Wessex Way

BA80AN

Grove Lane

BA99BB

Waterside

BA99RX

Murray Way

BA99JF

High Street

DT94PA

Cathill Lane

BA99FF

Pines Close

BA99QB

Saunters Close

BA80AS

Landseer

BA99DP

Crofts Mead

BA80BG

Cheriton Street

DT94NP

Cowpath Lane

BA98EW

Maperton Road

BA99SG

Rowan Close

BA80BN

Brookside

BA99QR

Manor Gardens

DT94LS

Beacon Hill View

BA80AD

Blackmoor Vale

BA98AH

Lattiford

BA99DQ

Dancing Lane

BA99PA

High Street

BA99EF

Carmel Villas

BA99HW

Balsam Close

BA99SD

Blackmore Chase

BA99AP

Mill Street

BA80DN

High Road

BA99BX

West Hill

BA99JD

Dancing Lane

BA99LQ

Bayford Hill

BA98AJ

Anchor Hill

BA99BW

West Hill

BA90BT

Carrington Way

DT94NH

Milborne Port Road

BA99DZ

Station Road

BA80BT

Goathill Lane

BA99BS

Cale Way

BA98AZ

Hook Lane

DT94FY

High Street

DT94PD

Hanglands Lane

BA99BD

Linden Cottages

BA80DA

Cabbage Lane

BA98AT

Mount Pleasant

BA99FD

Coles Close

BA227EA

Quarry Hill

BA99AS

Rodber Gardens

DT94PQ

The Knapp

BA98BP

Abergavenny Cottages

BA99BY

West Hill

BA98AY

Hook Lane

BA98BE

Old Hill

BA98AD

Lawrence Hill

BA99EJ

Moor Lane

BA99QZ

Batchpool Lane

BA99EN

Thornwell Way

BA227EH

Old Road

BA99HQ

Balsam Fields

DT94LP

Middle Ridge Lane

DT94LZ

Charlton Lane

BA98AR

Gibbet Road

BA99SH

Pines Close

BA99EA

South Road Villas

BA99QX

Moor Lane

BA80ES

Grove Lane

DT94LQ

Blackmoor Vale

BA99ER

Laburnum Villas

BA80BX

Lower Road

BA227EF

Blackford Hollow

BA80AB

Cheriton Hill

BA98AP

Gibbet Road

BA99QP

Broadweavers Close

BA99GD

Blackberry Court

DT94LH

Blackmoor Vale

BA80DW

Tower View

BA99EH

Fire House Mews

BA99GJ

Merlin Terrace

BA98EH

Blackmoor Vale

BA98EG

Blackmoor Vale

BA99FG

Church Walk

BA227FX

Blackford Hollow

BA99GB

Lancelot Drive

Data Sources

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