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Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne Population

8,366

Population density

149.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,708

92.15%

Other White

399

4.77%

Other Asian

0.33%

Indian

0.32%

African

0.29%

Total population: 8,365

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£381,750	£280,875	£341,500	£562,500	£880,250
Flats	19	£129,250	£58,600	£105,750	£143,725	£186,400
Semi-Detached	36	£270,000	£188,750	£250,250	£316,250	£423,750
Terraced	22	£222,500	£165,750	£203,750	£256,250	£317,650

10 years median price trend in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

All postcodes in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

BA99JS

Carrington Way

BA99SJ

Pines Close

BA99DQ

Dancing Lane

BA99LR

Bayford Hill

BA99QD

Station Road

BA99TA

Malthouse Close

BA80DA

Cabbage Lane

BA99DB

Cale Way

BA99FG

Church Walk

BA99HZ

Balsam Lane

BA99LF

Overton

BA99LS

Bayford Hill

BA99SA

Cale Way

DT94PF

Manor Close

BA227EB

Blackford Hollow

BA227EH

Old Road

BA99DH

South Street

BA99SF

Vale View Gardens

BA98AD

Lawrence Hill

BA99EL

Priory Villas

BA99EW

Home Drive

BA80AW

Grove Lane

BA99PB

Market Court

DT94NH

Milborne Port Road

DT94NJ

Sherborne Road

DT94PD

Hanglands Lane

BA99AA

Church Street

BA99LP

Market Place

DT94NU

Lester Lane

DT94NQ

Southdown

BA80BS

Higher Road

BA80DW

Tower View

BA98BP

Abergavenny Cottages

BA98BW

Verrington Lane

DT94LL

Charlton Field Lane

BA80AQ

Tomlins

BA80BH

Pear Tree Cottage

BA80ER

Marsh Lane

BA99BJ

Rickhayes

BA99EA

South Road Villas

BA99FE

Station Road

BA99LJ

Church Street

BA99SE

Vale View Gardens

BA227FX

Blackford Hollow

BA80AR

Lower Cheriton Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail