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.
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.
Highbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA8 1QJ.
Highbridge near TA8 1QJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Apex Park | Large | Walking directions to Apex 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 1QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2026 | 136, Marine Drive, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 132, Marine Drive, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 29, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LP | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 37, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LP | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 12, Broadhurst Gardens, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1LP | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the TA8 1QJ postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA8 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Burnham Road, Somerset, TA9 3EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 47A Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA8 1QJ is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.