Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

CROSS STREET, TA8 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, TA8 1BN.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TA8 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA8 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA8 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Street, 1.4km from Middle Burnham in Burnham-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Burnham on Sea North ward and the Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA8 1BN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00148315 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA8 1BN. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 137,750

4 sales · Mean £ 137,625

Terraced

£ 183,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,983

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA8 1BN is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order36
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good331 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding0.4 km
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Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.9 km
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The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy0.5 km
  • Kyffins0.2 km
  • Ming Emporium0.3 km
  • Rontec0.3 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.7 km
  • Royal Clarence Hotel0.2 km
  • Sandhills Guest House0.8 km
  • Sherwood House0.7 km
  • St Aubyns Guest House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dunstan House Inn0.4 km
  • Railway Hotel0.1 km
  • Ritz Cinema0.3 km
  • Ritz Social Club0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • BOS Cafe0.1 km
  • Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.4 km
  • Cafe Beans0.1 km
  • Chandni0.1 km
  • Chatterbox0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • B&M0.2 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Battered Fryer0.3 km
  • Del Mondo Pizza0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Just Desserts0.1 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham2.7 km
  • Bridgwater12.0 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Oxford Street Car Park0.2 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • Oxford Street Lidl0.2 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.2 km