Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

PIER STREET, TA8 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER STREET, TA8 1BT.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA8 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, TA8 1BT 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00148313 (shared with 21 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 1BT. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around TA8 1BT is above average at 107 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour81
Public order36
Shoplifting36
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding0.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good331 pupils0.4 km
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Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.1 km
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The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy0.7 km
  • Kyffins0.4 km
  • Ming Emporium0.5 km
  • Rontec0.5 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.9 km
  • Royal Clarence Hotel0.4 km
  • Sandhills Guest House1.0 km
  • Sherwood House0.9 km
  • St Aubyns Guest House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Dunstan House Inn0.6 km
  • Railway Hotel0.3 km
  • Ritz Cinema0.5 km
  • Ritz Social Club0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • BOS Cafe0.3 km
  • Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.6 km
  • Cafe Beans0.3 km
  • Chandni0.3 km
  • Chatterbox0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • B&M0.0 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Battered Fryer0.5 km
  • Del Mondo Pizza0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Just Desserts0.3 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham2.6 km
  • Bridgwater11.8 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Pier Tavern0.0 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.0 km
  • Oxford Street Car Park0.3 km
  • Oxford Street Lidl0.3 km
  • St Josephs School0.3 km