Town Pop. 1,837

Living in Cannington: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cannington comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Cannington most outperforms the national norm: 35/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Cannington places 3rd of 8 in the TA5 postcode district. Against the wider TA5 district average of 36/100, that is 8 points above. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Gurney Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Four Forks Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Brymore AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cannington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital9.5 mi
Weston General Hospital12 mi
Yeovil Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,772 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.2%Student4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.6%
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
9
Bridgwater 3.6 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 6.2 mi
Taunton 8.9 mi
J23 M5 3.8 mi
J23 M5 4 mi
J24 M5 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£265k £309k £354k £398k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Combwich 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 2.1 mi away ⇄
Spaxton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stogursey 29 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Compass 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
North Petherton 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shurton 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cannington a nice place to live?

Cannington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cannington is 44/100, 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 Cannington?

Cannington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cannington?

Among the top-rated schools in Cannington are Brymore Academy and Cannington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cannington in total.

What are house prices like in Cannington?

The current median house price in Cannington is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cannington in context

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Postcode districts in Cannington

TA5 36 ⇄

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