Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

CANNS LANE, TA7 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNS LANE, TA7 8AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA7 8AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA7 8AY is a sought-after residential area on Canns Lane, 0.4km from Puriton in Puriton. Administratively it sits within Huntspill ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA7 8AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA7 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00148453 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA7 8AY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA7 8AY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Puriton Primary School

Good200 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Court Farm Butchers0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • 37 Sports & Social Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Puriton Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • J'Dan Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater5.0 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham5.3 km
  • Glastonbury Bus17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Manse Lane0.2 km
  • Manse Lane0.2 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • Butchers Shop0.4 km
  • Butchers Shop0.4 km