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TA8 1DL

South Esplanade

Highbridge & Burnham South

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Overview

Postcode TA8 1DL is located in an urban city, within the Highbridge & Burnham South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Burnham-on-Sea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnham-on-Sea is £39,277 per year. The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Burnham-on-Sea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Burnham-on-Sea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Burnham-on-Sea is £39,277 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA8 1DL.

Flood risk

Low

Burnham-on-Sea near TA8 1DL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
2,507.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.11(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.62(+199%)
Shoplifting
27.96(+323%)
Public order
22.61(+246%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.3(+74%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
97.11%
Other White
3
1.24%
African
1
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
28.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.04%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
70.31%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Highbridge & Burnham South

Median price£249,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £291K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Highbridge & Burnham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£320,000£306
Semi-Detached49£268,500£287
Terraced40£210,000£220
Flats20£117,500£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbridge & Burnham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£109,950£204,975£159,000
2017£268,000£93,500£211,225£160,000
2018£276,000£107,975£217,750£159,950
2019£273,000£132,000£228,250£165,000
2020£290,000£116,000£219,500£175,000
2021£290,000£129,975£237,500£194,750
2022£322,500£129,475£262,500£230,000
2023£320,000£125,000£260,000£215,000
2024£340,000£125,000£265,000£215,000
2025£320,000£105,000£270,000£220,000
2026£276,750£126,500£277,475£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£178£220£161
2017£235£137£230£176
2018£252£173£235£168
2019£258£208£241£184
2020£274£179£228£178
2021£274£186£269£207
2022£311£213£294£233
2023£319£203£303£239
2024£302£194£315£223
2025£305£179£297£222
2026£300£205£283£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highbridge & Burnham South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA8 1DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA8 1DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2026Flat 41, Quantock Court, South Esplanade, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1DLFlatsLeasehold£220,000
31 Mar 20268, Margaret Crescent, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
23 May 202547, Margaret Crescent, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
06 Feb 20266, Sycamore Close, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
17 Nov 20251, Sycamore Close, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000

Schools

In the TA8 1DL postcode area, located within Burnham-on-Sea, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA8 1DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryThe King Alfred School an AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA8 1DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA8 1DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidl47A Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1ELWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA8 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Ashley Fox

Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgwaterE14001126
ParishBurnham-on-Sea and HighbridgeE04008611
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burnham-on-SeaE02006064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 004CE01029117
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA8 1DL

Is TA8 1DL (Burnham-on-Sea) safe?

The area around TA8 1DL records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TA8 1DL?

The median sale price around TA8 1DL in Highbridge & Burnham South is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA8 1DL?

There are 4 schools close to TA8 1DL, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good) and The King Alfred School an Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA8 1DL?

TA8 1DL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA8 1DL (Burnham-on-Sea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA8 1DL is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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