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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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 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
Detached53£470,000
Flats2£156,250
Semi-Detached42£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

TA51LS

Wilsons Close

TA52RG

Kiln Close

TA51JD

Bonson Hill

TA52LE

Main Road

TA52RD

Martyn Close

TA52SX

Flint Close

TA67RY

The Pippins

TA51AG

Barford Road

TA51HA

Adscombe Lane

TA51NX

Mill Close

TA52DS

Forge Cottages

TA52HA

Church Street

TA52JN

Main Road

TA67RA

Wares Lane

TA51JY

Theillay Close

TA51LW

Castle Street

TA51LX

Mount Road

TA52DJ

Cannington

TA52PG

Charlynch Lane

TA67RH

Church Road

TA51BD

Beech Tree Hill

TA51BH

Merridge Hill

TA51BY

Peartwater Road

TA51DE

Tuxwell Lane

TA51LB

Jacksons Lane

TA51AL

Lawyer's Hill

TA51LN

Castle Street

TA52BH

Coles Cottages

TA52HB

Mill Lane

TA52LA

Grange Close

TA51AJ

Lawyer's Hill

TA51HF

Aley

TA52HN

Portland Close

TA52JY

Northbrook Road

TA67QD

Risedale Close

TA51HB

Aley

TA51JJ

Farm Lane

TA51PE

Old Farm Road

TA52JJ

Brook Street

TA52LR

Rodway

TA51EW

Pinnacle Walk

TA52HU

Duke Avenue

TA52TA

Potters Way

TA52TB

Knoll Green Lane

TA63UW

Oak Apple Drive

TA51DQ

Twinell Lane

TA51LZ

Pooles Close

TA52AJ

Lexworthy Villas

TA52DW

Enmore Road

TA52JB

Nursery Close

TA52PS

Withycombe Hill

TA63FG

Salerno Court

TA67RQ

Church Road

TA51AR

Beech Tree Hill

TA51AS

Beech Tree Hill

TA51BN

Hayne Lane

TA52AH

Enmore Road

TA52AZ

Cannington

TA52JQ

Brickworks Road

TA67RR

Church Road

TA51HQ

Cannington

TA51LY

Meadow Close

TA52BU

Quantock Road

TA52LD

Main Road

TA52PF

Cannington

Data Sources

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