Formerly part of Andover parish, Smannell civil parish was created in 1933.[1] It has an elected parish council of 7 members.[2]
At the lower tier of local government, Smannel is in the Test Valley district. For elections to the district council, Smannell parish is divided between the wards of Bourne Valley and Andover Romans. The area in Bourne Valley is referred to as the Parish Ward of Smannell, whilst the area in Andover Romans is referred to as Augusta Park.[citation needed]
Historically, Smannell was in Andover rural district from the creation of the parish in 1933 until local government reorganisation in 1974.[1]
Demographics
During the 2000s and 2010s, the population of Smannel parish grew as the East Anton suburban housing development progressed on land in the parish adjacent to Andover. In 2018, East Anton was transferred to Andover civil parish, resulting in a drop in the parish population at the following census.[3]
The Oak (originally called The British Oak) dates from the mid 19th century, and in 1990 was sold to Wadworth Brewery, refurbished in 2003 and renamed. It is built using brick and flint (similar to the surrounding houses).
↑"Key Statistics". Office for National Statistics. Tables KS001 (Usual resident population) and KS016 (Household spaces and accommodation type). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
↑"Key Statistics". Office for National Statistics. Table KS101EW (Usual resident population) and Table KS105EW (Household composition). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
↑"Parish Profiles". 2021 United Kingdom census. Office for National Statistics. GSS E04012858 (Smannell parish) in tables PP001 (Households) and PP002 (Sex). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
