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About

Cannington ward encompasses a primarily rural area of the Somerset Levels, centred around the village from which it takes its name. The landscape is characterised by flat, agricultural fields and drainage channels known as rhynes, which define the low-lying topography. The ward includes the smaller settlements of Chilton Trinity and Combwich, the latter situated on the tidal River Parrett. This setting supports farming and forms a quiet, working environment shaped by land and water management.

The historic core of Cannington village is anchored by the Church of St Mary and the former Cannington College campus grounds. A notable local feature is the annual Cannington Show, a traditional agricultural event reflecting the area's farming heritage. The ward's eastern boundary runs close to the Bridgwater Canal, while the whole area lies within the floodplain, a constant factor influencing land use and community planning in this part of the county.

Area overview

On average Cannington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cannington is £53,664 per year. There are 7 schools in Cannington: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cannington is home to around 9,333 people, with a population density of about 88.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cannington Population
9,333
Population density
88.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.79(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-68%)
Other theft
3.43(-39%)
Public order
3(-54%)
Burglary
2.89(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,938
95.78%
Other White
176
1.89%
Irish
48
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.27%
Total population: 9,332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,487
31.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,483
18.85%
No qualifications
1,260
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,169
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
734
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,018
50.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,177
29.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
9.81%
Social rents from council
168
4.19%
Other social rented
118
2.94%
Total households: 4,007

Property prices in Cannington

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £333,500 in Cannington area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cannington in the 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 Cannington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£465,000
Flats2£156,250
Semi-Detached44£290,000
Terraced18£244,000

10 years median price trend in Cannington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannington.

All postcodes in Cannington

TA52NQ

Ashford

TA52PU

Stert Drove

TA51AW

Parsons' Lane

TA51DA

Church Road

TA51HP

Cannington

TA51JA

Pigs Hill Lane

TA52AG

Durleigh Hill

TA52NW

Toll House Road

TA52PA

Hayne Lane

TA67QG

Lyndhurst Crescent

TA51BF

Harry Prowse Close

TA52QQ

Ship Lane

TA51JS

Parsons Close

TA51JZ

Stogursey Lane

TA52HG

Clifford Park

TA52JG

Brickworks Road

TA52NJ

Cannington

TA52QU

Harbour View

TA52TD

Squares Road

TA51BL

Charlinch

TA51PA

Barn Close

TA52QE

Hornhill

TA52DQ

Huntstile

TA51LU

Mount Road

TA52HP

Brook Street

TA52QZ

Riverside

TA52RE

River View

TA67AY

Forester Close

TA67PP

Inwood Road

TA67QB

Wembdon Hill

TA51BA

Goods Lane

TA52BJ

Archstone Avenue

TA52DD

Cannington

TA52LX

Chads Hill

TA52NB

High Street

TA67BY

Homberg Way

TA51AD

Four Forks

TA51BW

Four Forks

TA51LJ

St Mary Street

TA52BL

Church Cottages

TA52LU

Park Lane

TA52QH

Court Orchard

TA51AZ

Cannington

TA51DD

Cuckold's Row

TA51DR

Three Horse Shoes Hill

TA51HE

Adscombe Lane

TA51LR

South Lane

TA52DL

Cannington

TA52DP

School Cottages

TA52LP

Rodway Close

TA51FA

Orchard Court

TA51EY

Hack Lane

TA51EZ

Bincombe

TA52AY

Sandford Hill

TA52NP

Conway Road

TA52PL

Combwich Road

TA51JE

Whitnell

TA52LB

Southbrook

TA52NA

High Street

TA52QJ

Stert Drove

TA52QL

Brookside Road

TA67RN

Crossacre

TA51BJ

Charlynch Road

TA51HG

Park House Cottages

TA51NJ

Coleridge Road

TA52HS

Church Path

TA52QT

Ship Lane

TA67RJ

Shepherds Close

TA51LD

Audley Close

TA51PD

Five Lords

TA52JS

Lonsdale Road

TA52SY

Burnish Grove

TA52AN

Enmore Road

TA52BN

Council Houses

TA52QA

Cannington

TA63FF

Old Oaks Close

TA63UR

Old Oaks Close

TA67RL

Cross View Rise

TA51DF

Tuxwell Lane

TA52HL

East Street

TA52JX

Southbrook Close

TA52RJ

Hawkers Close

TA51NB

Castle Hill

TA51NF

Channel Close

TA52BD

Blakes Lane

TA52LH

Denmans Lane

TA52NX

Hayne Lane

TA52PQ

Charlynch Lane

TA51HJ

Cockercombe

TA51TS

Clayland Corner

TA52NN

Blackmore Lane

TA67RT

Downhall Drive

TA52HD

Bowling Green

TA52HW

Gurney Street

TA67AX

Forester Close

TA51LT

South Lane

TA52HE

High Street

TA52QN

Brookside Road

TA52SU

Rodway

TA67PY

Hollow Lane

Data Sources

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