Postcode TA8 1LX is located in an urban city, within the Highbridge & Burnham South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Highbridge area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year. The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Apex Park.
Highbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,473 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Highbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA8 1LX.
Highbridge near TA8 1LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Apex Park | Large | Walking directions to Apex Park |
| 0.5 mi | Frank Foley Park | Small | Walking directions to Frank Foley Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Highbridge & Burnham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £320,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £270,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 20 | £117,500 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA8 1LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 21, Sutherland Avenue, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Knightstone Court, Highbridge Road, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LL | Flats | Leasehold | £93,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 11, Knightstone Court, Highbridge Road, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LL | Flats | Leasehold | £93,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 25, Highbridge Road, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 7, Knightstone Court, Highbridge Road, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LL | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the TA8 1LX postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA8 1LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 47A Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Burnham Road, Somerset, TA9 3EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Oxford Street, Somerset, TA8 1EF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA8 1LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA8 1LX records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around TA8 1LX in Highbridge is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to TA8 1LX, 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.
TA8 1LX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,473 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA8 1LX is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.