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County or areaDorset
Postcode districtSP7
Telephone code01747
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:54 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:09 am – 4:04 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,156 residentsin the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster census areaMedian age 52.82,863 households75% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright12% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate49% of adults are economically active, 2,885 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: education 15%, retail and wholesale 12%, health and social work 11%Getting to work: 34% work from home, 58% go by car, 6% walk or cycle46% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C937 mm of rain a year, 29 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November51 days of air frost, 11 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 21°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksGardiner Forestforest · 1.1 miZig-Zag Hillhill · under a mileBreeze Hillhill · under a mileLong Bottomvalley · 1.2 miDockham Bottomvalley · 1.4 miMill Pondpond · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 3 haRolt Millennium Greenpark · 1.8 miBreach Commonpark · 2.1 mi · 7 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes21 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201937 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202634 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband93% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,027 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation159 m522 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 103 to 226 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestminster Memorial Hospital1.9 miGP surgeryAbbey View Medical Centre1.6 miPharmacyShaftesbury Pharmacy2 pharmacies within 2 miles1.6 miDentistShaftesbury Dental Practice2.0 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 specialSecondaryShaftesbury Schoolages 11-18, 782 pupils1.4 miPrimaryLudwell Primary Schoolages 4-11, 89 pupils1.7 miPrimaryThe Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesburyages 4-11, 201 pupils1.9 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBournemouth Airport BOH20 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS36 miRailway stationGillingham (Dorset)5.7 miBus stationRegal CourtWarminster15 miFerryPoole Quay Ferry Landing21 miBus stops12 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SP7 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Cann Common

  • Greyhound - Wilton, Salisbury

    Bar

    4 Market Place, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0HT

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewi went to the greyhound yesturday for my first christmas meal it was great the food was fantastic and we ...

  • Rainbow On The Lake - Steeple Langford, Salisbury

    Bar

    42A High Street Salisbury Road, Steeple Langford, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewabsolutely fabulous, food was amazing and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend a visit. I guarantee that you ...

  • Star Fish Bar - Warminster

    Bar

    3 Broxburn Road, Warminster, BA12 8EX

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewvery good food . home delivery makes it even better. staff very friendly. gordon ramsey eat you heart out.top marks

  • Red Lion - Heytesbury, Warminster

    Bar

    42A High Street, Heytesbury, Warminster, BA12 0EA

    13.7 miles away

    4 star reviewA good honest pub with fine choice of real ales, local ciders and lagers. Friendly team make you fell welcome. ...

  • Somerset Arms - Maiden Bradley, Warminster

    Gastropub

    Church Street Selwood Street Church Street, Maiden Bradley, Warminster, BA12 7HW

    12.3 miles away

    4 star reviewLooking forward to hopefully staying here in mid/early December. Have stayed a couple of times before. Lovey place, meals great ...

 

Top restaurants in Cann Common

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Cafe in Dorset. Lovely staff, amazing cakes and yummy cream teas!

  • Fox and Hounds (Fox Lane) - Wimborne

    English Restaurant

    Fox Lane, Wimborne, BH21 2EQ

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewwhat a pleasure to visit a pub with staff happy to serve you with a smile,,very clean,,a great balance between ...

  • Amore - Shaftesbury

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Mustons Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AD

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely wonderful place for a large gathering. Super food and service.

  • Coffee Darling - Salisbury, Wilton

    2 Silver Street, Salisbury, Wilton, SP3 0HX

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful little cafe with friendly service and incredible food! I love the selection of gifts. buggy friendly ! :-)

  • Golden Horse - Ferndown

    Chinese Restaurant

    133 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU

    17.4 miles away

    4 star reviewReally good food also all you can eat menu cooked fresh to order we have never had a bad meal ...

 

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Top shops in Cann Common

  • Karsberg Fish & Chips - Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    3 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AW

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewNever had poor quality fish and chips or poor quality service. Our go-to pla(i)ce for take-away.

  • Seafoods - West Moors, Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    138 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is our local choppy and food is always lovely

  • Toy Barn - Sherborne

    Model Shop

    91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI strongly recommend this supplier both for excellent products and friendly, helpful and personal service.

  • J & R Autos - Gillingham

    Auto Body Shop

    6 New Road, Gillingham, SP8 4JL

    5.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat body shop reasonable prices highly recommended

  • Henstridge Caravans - Henstridge, Templecombe

    Truck Repair Shop

    Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate, Henstridge, Templecombe, BA8 0PW

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewService with a Smile - Thank you Ian for Brilliant communication. The Caravans were really clean and habitable. You will ...

 

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Top takeaways in Cann Common

  • MobyMicks - Wimborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    44 Chichester Walk, Wimborne, BH21 1SN

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewOMG, the best fish and chips I have had in years! May be busy, but worth waiting for.

  • Wincanton Fish Bar - Wincanton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    5 Station Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EL

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent fish and chips friendly staff

  • Ashleys - Ferndown

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    34 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HZ

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chip shop on Ferndown food always cooked fresh

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    8.7 miles away

    4 star reviewThe fish & chips are very good. Crispy batter and plenty of chips. Highly recommended.

  • Mere Fish and Chips - Mere, Warminster

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 Church Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DS

    8.4 miles away

    4 star reviewYummy chips, kids love the animal boxes, great value

 

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Top home improvement in Cann Common

  • Johnson's of Shaftesbury Removals Company - Gillingham

    Removal Service

    Gillingham, SP8 4PZ

    5.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe moved from Gillingham, North Dorset to West Sussex on Monday 29th of November 2021. We got quotes from other ...

  • W D Ritchie - Blandford Forum

    Builder

    1 Littletowns, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UR

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewA wonderful team of polite, skillful and empathetic trades. Following many years of project management overseas, i9t was a pleasure ...

 

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