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Burnham-on-Sea

England / South West / Somerset / Burnham-on-Sea

About

Burnham-on-Sea is a coastal town in Somerset, known for its long sandy beach and distinctive low-lying lighthouse. The town sits near the mouth of the River Parrett, with views across the Bristol Channel. The area is characterised by its tidal mudflats and salt marshes, which attract birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The seafront features a mix of traditional seaside amenities and quieter stretches of shoreline.

The town centre has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside more practical services for residents. Burnham-on-Sea is close to the Somerset Levels, an area of wetland with walking and cycling routes. The town’s pier, one of the shortest in the UK, is a local landmark. The surrounding area includes villages with historic churches and farmland, reflecting Somerset’s rural character.

Area overview

On average Burnham-on-Sea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burnham-on-Sea is £38,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Burnham-on-Sea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burnham-on-Sea Population
7,780
Population density
3,697 per km²

Demographics

British
7,296
93.72%
Other White
171
2.2%
Other Asian
73
0.94%
Bangladeshi
40
0.51%
Irish
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,785

Housing

Owns outright
1,727
45.92%
Owns with a mortgage
810
21.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
803
21.35%
Social rents from council
161
4.28%
Other social rented
145
3.86%
Total households: 3,761

Property prices in Burnham-on-Sea

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Burnham-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,950 up to £899,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£318,000
Flats29£138,500
Semi-Detached54£283,000
Terraced53£217,500

10 years price trend in Burnham-on-Sea

All postcodes in Burnham-on-Sea

TA81PD

High Street

TA81PG

Adam Street

TA82AH

Esplanade

TA82DG

Balmoral Drive

TA82DH

Hillsborough Gardens

TA82DX

Stodden's Walk

TA81AE

College Street

TA82HJ

Berrow Road

TA82TJ

Fraser Close

TA82TL

Beatty Way

TA82TZ

Buckland Close

TA81DT

Quantock Close

TA82AG

Esplanade

TA82AP

Charlestone Road

TA82AS

Berrow Road

TA82AZ

St John's Road

TA82BZ

Berrow Road

TA82EU

Hall Terrace

TA82EX

Berrow Road

TA82PX

Brent Broad

TA82TB

Howard Close

TA82TE

Dewar Close

TA82TH

Beatty Way

TA89EN

Burnham-on-Sea

TA81EU

Kingsway Road

TA81QN

Cloisters Croft

TA82NZ

Players Lane

TA82PA

Gardenhurst

TA81BT

High Street

TA81ES

Kingsway Road

TA81PA

Cottage Row

TA81PL

Abingdon Street

TA81PU

Phoenix Terrace

TA82AF

Westfield Road

TA82DA

Stodden's Road

TA82DS

Rectory Lawn

TA82EB

Grove Road

TA82TR

Cowan Close

TA82TY

Corsham Drive

TA82UB

Wilton Close

TA81AL

Chapel Street

TA81DL

Margaret Crescent

TA81HA

St Luke's Close

TA81HB

St Peter's Road

TA81HD

Ashcott Place

TA82BN

Raleigh Gardens

TA82BX

Rectory Road

TA82DN

West Field Lawn

TA82HT

Mountbatten Close

TA82HU

Players Lane

TA82QG

Gardenhurst

TA82TS

Avebury Close

TA81ED

Love Lane

TA81PE

High Street

TA82AR

Berrow Road

TA82BB

St Mark's Road

TA82ET

Berrow Road

TA81BY

Margaret Crescent

TA81GA

Mendip Way

TA81JB

Wells Close

TA81LL

Highbridge Road

TA82BE

St Mark's Road

TA82BY

Parnell Way

TA82PY

Brambles Road

TA81DZ

Victoria Street

TA81PB

High Street

TA82AQ

Esplanade

TA82DR

Westfield Drive

TA82DW

Westfield Court

TA82HL

Gore Road

TA82QH

Magpie Close

TA89EY

Burnham-on-Sea

TA81AU

Chapel Street

TA81AX

George Street

TA81DX

Esplanade

TA82HS

Pizey Avenue

TA81LH

Ashley Avenue

TA81RD

Friars Way

TA82HA

Berrow Road

TA82TF

Cunningham Road

TA82ZU

Dunstan Road

TA81AT

College Street

TA81BH

Esplanade

TA82EQ

Garden Hurst Close

TA81DA

Steart Avenue

TA81DR

College Street

TA81HX

Salisbury Road

TA81JE

Truro Close

TA81PH

Abingdon Street

TA82AW

Chichester Close

TA82TU

Avebury Close

TA81AG

High Street

TA81ET

Kingsway Road

TA81EW

Oxford Street

TA82ZH

Dunstan Road

TA82AL

Maddocks Slade

TA82GZ

Berrow Road

TA82UA

Barrington Road

TA89EE

Dunstan Road

TA82TG

Cowan Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.