TA8 — BURNHAM-ON-SEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA8 is £306,236, which is 18% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA8 cost 6.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA8 have fallen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£381,987	322
Semi-detached	£282,152	292
Terraced	£223,615	189
Flat	£141,994	140
All types	£306,236	970

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 21.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA8 has a crime rate well 73% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA8 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Berrow Primary Church Academy	Primary	Inadequate	mi
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Andrew's Church Junior School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA8 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA8 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TA8 — BURNHAM-ON-SEA

Area Summary

TA8 (BURNHAM-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£306,236), low crime (73% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TA7

BRIDGWATER

£377K

▲ 15.6% YoY

TA9

HIGHBRIDGE

£311K

▼ 4.2% YoY

TA10

LANGPORT

£413K

▼ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA8?

The average house price in TA8 (BURNHAM-ON-SEA) is £306,236, based on 970 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.2% over the past year.

Is TA8 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA8 is significantly below the national average (21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA8?

There are 4 schools in or near TA8. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TA8?

Council tax in TA8 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA8?

The average broadband download speed in TA8 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.