Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

MARGARET CRESCENT, TA8 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET CRESCENT, TA8 1BX.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

244

cake
Avg Age

63

payments
Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

work
Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: TA8 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 63, TA8 1BX is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 63). Property prices are trending down 42.1% year-on-year.

home £261,833 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA8 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margaret Crescent in Burnham-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Burnham on Sea North ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 42.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00148302 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA8 1BX. The average age is 63.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,857

Detached

£ 276,225

6 sales · Mean £ 297,408

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

Crime around TA8 1BX is moderate at 71 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting29
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding0.5 km
P

St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good331 pupils0.8 km
S

The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils1.1 km
P

Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Kyffins0.8 km
  • Ming Emporium0.9 km
  • Rontec0.9 km
  • Sugar Rush0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Clarence Hotel0.8 km
  • The Victoria Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dunstan House Inn1.0 km
  • Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • Ritz Cinema0.9 km
  • Ritz Social Club0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • BOS Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Beans0.7 km
  • Chandni0.7 km
  • Chatterbox0.8 km
  • Chint2 Tearoom0.7 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Battered Fryer0.9 km
  • Del Mondo Pizza0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Just Desserts0.7 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham2.4 km
  • Bridgwater11.4 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnham Haven Holiday Centre0.2 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.4 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.4 km
  • Holiday Village0.5 km
  • Holiday Village0.5 km