Town Pop. 320

Living in Charlton Horethorne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlton Horethorne scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the DT9 postcode district. Charlton Horethorne is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Charlton Horethorne sits 56 points above the DT9 district figure of 42/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DT9 postcode district.

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Charlton Horethorne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
265.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 33 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1329% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 555% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Clapton Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 New Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
78
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.7 mi
Royal United Hospital26.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMilborne Port Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,365 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired37.8%Student2.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Templecombe 2.8 mi
Sherborne 4.7 mi
Castle Cary 6.6 mi
J24 M5 23.2 mi
J24 M5 23.4 mi
J23 M5 24.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charlton Horethorne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Templecombe 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
North Cadbury 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sparkford 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Queen Camel 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Marston Magna 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wincanton 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sherborne 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Trent 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Compton 49 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton Horethorne a nice place to live?

Charlton Horethorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charlton Horethorne is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Charlton Horethorne?

Charlton Horethorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlton Horethorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Charlton Horethorne is Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Charlton Horethorne in total.

Charlton Horethorne in context

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Postcode districts in Charlton Horethorne

DT9 42 ⇄

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