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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

BA99BL

Springfield Road

BA99AF

Church Street

BA99FJ

Coles Close

BA99FN

Treacle Mine Road

BA99GA

Atkins Hill

BA99FY

Crocker Way

BA98ED

Clapton Lane

BA98AG

Lattiford

DT94LR

Queens Court

BA99EW

Home Drive

BA99SB

Blackmore Chase

BA99HN

Cherry Tree Court

BA80AP

Blackacre Hill

BA98BA

Dancing Lane

BA99HU

Common Road

DT94NF

Honeysuckle Court

BA99LG

Ireson Villas

BA227EN

The Crescent

BA99SQ

Maple Close

BA99FU

Chase Close

BA80DB

Marley Cage

BA99JS

Carrington Way

DT94NT

Maperton Road

BA99LE

Flingers Lane

BA98BW

Verrington Lane

BA99DR

Tout Hill

BA99BR

Rodber Close

BA99LD

Market Place

DT94NL

Cowpath Lane

BA80AJ

Hardings Lane

BA99HB

Balsam Park

BA99DY

South Street

BA99BE

Carrington Way

BA99QU

Bayford Hill

BA80BU

Goat Hill Lane

BA80BW

Batchpool Lane

BA80BR

Behind Hayes Lane

DT94LL

Charlton Field Lane

BA99FL

Greens Place

BA99HD

Balsam Park

BA80EP

Batchpool Lane

BA98BD

Verrington Lane

BA80AG

Blackmoor Vale

BA99AU

North Street

BA99AE

Church Street

Data Sources

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