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Burnham-on-Sea

About

Burnham-on-Sea sits on the eastern shore of the Bridgwater Bay estuary. The town is defined by its expansive tidal mudflats and a long, low-lying beach. Its most recognisable feature is the red-and-white striped lighthouse, which stands on wooden legs directly on the sand.

The area is part of a large coastal plain, with the River Brue and River Parrett meeting nearby. The low lighthouse, one of the shortest in the UK, is a navigation aid built due to the area's shifting sands and shallow waters. Much of the immediate hinterland consists of agricultural fields and drained marshland.

Area overview

On average Burnham-on-Sea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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 per household in Burnham-on-Sea is £39,277 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). Burnham-on-Sea is home to around 7,780 people, with a population density of about 3,697.0 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Burnham-on-Sea Population

7,780

Population density

3,697 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.08(-9%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.68(+4%)

Shoplifting

8.87(+33%)

Public order

7.84(+19%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.01(-23%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,296

93.72%

Other White

171

2.2%

Other Asian

0.94%

Bangladeshi

0.51%

Irish

0.41%

Total population: 7,785

Economics

No qualifications

1,598

23.31%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,572

22.93%

Level 3 (A level)

1,143

16.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,055

15.39%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

781

11.39%

Total 16+ residents: 6,856

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Burnham-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £899,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burnham-on-Sea over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£322,500	£265,375	£287,625	£421,250	£566,750
Flats	23	£175,000	£53,755	£107,500	£216,000	£273,500
Semi-Detached	43	£280,000	£206,050	£257,500	£312,500	£394,000
Terraced	38	£226,150	£169,250	£206,250	£253,625	£301,800

10 years median price trend in Burnham-on-Sea

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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