TA8 1BQ is an active urban area on Esplanade, 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 1BQ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148282 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESPLANADE, TA8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, TA8 1BQ.
336
42
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA8 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA8 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £198k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA8 1BQ. The average age is 41.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 157,500
11 sales · Mean £ 149,036
Terraced
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 344,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA8 1BQ is above average at 115 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
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Avenue Tennis Club1.0 km
- BOS Cafe0.1 km
- Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.4 km
- Cafe Beans0.1 km
- Chandni0.1 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy0.3 km
- Kyffins0.1 km
- Ming Emporium0.1 km
- Rontec0.2 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Ashbourne House0.5 km
- Royal Clarence Hotel0.0 km
- Sandhills Guest House0.6 km
- Sherwood House0.5 km
- St Aubyns Guest House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dunstan House Inn0.4 km
- Railway Hotel0.2 km
- Ritz Cinema0.1 km
- Ritz Social Club0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- B&M0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Battered Fryer0.2 km
- Del Mondo Pizza0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Just Desserts0.1 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.1 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham2.9 km
- Weston-Super-Mare12.0 km
- Bridgwater12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Street0.0 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Vicarage Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence