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TA8 1QJ

Marine Drive

Highbridge & Burnham South

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Detailed insights for TA8 1QJ

Overview

Postcode TA8 1QJ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Apex Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Highbridge near TA8 1QJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA8 1QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miApex ParkLargeWalking directions to Apex Park

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
2,186.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.78(+181%)
Anti-social behaviour
38(+155%)
Public order
19.4(+197%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.93(+99%)
Other theft
11.32(+101%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
100%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
24.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
49.15%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.42%
Social rents from council
12
10.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Highbridge & Burnham South

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £290K

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.

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-Detached53£270,000£289
Terraced41£210,000£222
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA8 1QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA8 1QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 2026136, Marine Drive, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1QJTerracedFreehold£190,000
18 Feb 2026132, Marine Drive, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1QJTerracedFreehold£158,000
15 Apr 202629, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LPDetachedFreehold£290,000
03 Oct 202537, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LPDetachedFreehold£255,000
11 Apr 202512, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LPDetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the TA8 1QJ postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe King Alfred School an AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA8 1QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA8 1QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBurnham Road, Somerset, TA9 3EJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
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 1QJ, 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)HighbridgeE02006065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 005DE01029133
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about TA8 1QJ

Is TA8 1QJ (Highbridge) safe?

The area around TA8 1QJ records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1QJ?

The median sale price around TA8 1QJ in Highbridge is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA8 1QJ?

There are 5 schools close to TA8 1QJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, The King Alfred School an Academy (Good) and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA8 1QJ?

TA8 1QJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,736 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA8 1QJ (Highbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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