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Sub-area in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

Living in South Somerset 005D

Part of Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne · 2,150 residents

South Somerset 005D is a sub-area in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne, Somerset that skews 18–34 year-old and is tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £986 a month, up 4.1% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £213/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (22nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Area overview

Verdict
Liveability D
Stands out for
  • Affordable rents (B)
Watch out for
  • Limited transport access (E)
  • Higher-than-average crime (E)

A renter's snapshot of South Somerset 005D in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne, Somerset — rent, crime, schools, transport, amenities and demographics in one scroll. Tap any card heading to open the full tab with charts, breakdowns and methodology.

Dimension grades
Safety
E17/100
Limited
Schools
D46/100
Below average
Transport
E14/100
Limited
Affordability
C57/100
Fair
Energy efficiency
C70/100
Good
Air quality
A85/100
Very good
At-a-glance summary

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Rent & cost

Rent runs at £986 a month — 10% below the national median. Council tax is most commonly Band B.

Rating67th percentile nationally
National percentile rank
Median rent
£986/mo
+4.1% YoY
All-in monthly
£1,295/mo
rent + tax + energy
Council tax
£2,084/yr
Band B typical
To buy
£230,250
~3.9 yrs to deposit
Rent / pay
39%
Tight but workable on local pay
Crime & safety

Safety scores 31/100 against the national distribution, with police-recorded crime running 1.3× the national average (136.1 per 1,000 residents per year).

Rating22nd percentile nationally
Safety score 31/100
Crime / 1k / yr
136.1
1.3× nat. avg
Violent / 1k
48.0
1.3× national average
Burglary / 1k
1.9
69% below national average
ASB / 1k
22.6
27% below national average
Vehicle crime / 1k
2.4
61% below national average
Most common
Violent crime
then anti-social behaviour
Schools

2 primary schools within a 1.5 km walk, 100% Good or better; 1 secondary within a 4 km bus catchment.

School score
32/100
KS2/KS4 outcomes + Ofsted access + reach
Primary schools
100% Good+
2 primaries nearby▲ 10%pts above national average
Nearest Outstanding
18.7 km
any phase
Nearest school
Wincanton Primary School
Good · Primary · 196 m
Transport & connectivity

Weak transport links — 19/100; nearest rail station is Templecombe at around 5950 m; Bristol is reachable in 149 minutes by direct train.

Rating14th percentile nationally
National percentile rank
Nearest rail station
Templecombe
1h+ walk · 6.0 km
To London
3h 16m
by public transport
To Bristol
2h 29m
by public transport
To Cardiff
3h 4m
by public transport
Nearest motorway
M5
39.9 km
Nearest A-road
A303
523 m
Amenities & healthcare

nearest GP at 628 m; nearest hospital at 0.7 km; nearest dentist at 176 m.

Rating6 per 500 m walk
Pubs · cafés · restaurants
6
per 500 m walk
Supermarkets
1
per 500 m walk
Parks
6
per 500 m walk
Nearest GP
628 m
Nearest hospital
733 m
Gigabit
100%
of premises
Demographics

Census 2021 demographic profile.

RatingSettled, renter-heavy
Population
2,150
3,441 per km² · urban
Median age
42
range 23–62
Family households
25%
with children
Private renters
31%
48% owned▲ 11%pts above national average
Degree-level
24%
of adults▼ 8%pts below national average
Work from home
19%
of commuters
Born outside UK
9%
of residents▼ 8%pts below national average
Editorial

Going deeper

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What's it like to rent in South Somerset 005D?

South Somerset 005D sits inside Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne, part of the wider Somerset council area in South West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is South Somerset 005D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

FAQ

Frequently asked about this area in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne

What's the median rent in South Somerset 005D?
The median monthly rent across South Somerset 005D is £986.
How safe is South Somerset 005D?
South Somerset 005D has a safety score of 31/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is South Somerset 005D?
Transport score: 19/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is South Somerset 005D part of?
South Somerset 005D sits inside the Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne neighbourhood, in Somerset, South West.