TA8 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sunny Lawn in Burnham-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Burnham on Sea North ward and the Wells constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA8 1BP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00148315 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNY LAWN, TA8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY LAWN, TA8 1BP.
253
46
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA8 1BP 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.
Area Character
TA8 1BP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA8 1BP. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA8 1BP is above average at 105 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School
The King Alfred School an Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy0.6 km
- Kyffins0.3 km
- Ming Emporium0.4 km
- Rontec0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Ashbourne House0.8 km
- Royal Clarence Hotel0.3 km
- Sandhills Guest House0.9 km
- Sherwood House0.8 km
- St Aubyns Guest House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dunstan House Inn0.5 km
- Railway Hotel0.2 km
- Ritz Cinema0.4 km
- Ritz Social Club0.4 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- BOS Cafe0.2 km
- Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.5 km
- Cafe Beans0.2 km
- Chandni0.2 km
- Chatterbox0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- B&M0.1 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Battered Fryer0.4 km
- Del Mondo Pizza0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Just Desserts0.2 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.2 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham2.6 km
- Bridgwater11.9 km
- Weston-Super-Mare12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Pier Tavern0.1 km
- Old Pier Tavern0.1 km
- Oxford Street Car Park0.3 km
- Oxford Street Lidl0.3 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA81BP · Data under Open Government Licence