TA8 1BH is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Middle Burnham in Burnham-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Burnham on Sea North ward and the Wells constituency.
Within the TA8 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00148280 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA8 1BH.
209
56
£ 38,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA8 1BH 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
No single demographic signal dominates TA8 1BH — age 56, 31% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (56) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA8 1BH. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA8 1BH is moderate at 74 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 Club0.9 km
- BOS Cafe0.2 km
- Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.3 km
- Cafe Beans0.2 km
- Chandni0.2 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy0.2 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 Hotel0.1 km
- Sandhills Guest House0.5 km
- Sherwood House0.5 km
- St Aubyns Guest House0.2 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&M0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Battered Fryer0.2 km
- Del Mondo Pizza0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Just Desserts0.2 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.2 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham2.9 km
- Weston-Super-Mare12.0 km
- Bridgwater12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Vicarage Street0.1 km
- Regent Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA81BH · Data under Open Government Licence