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.
PIER STREET, TA8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER STREET, TA8 1BT.
313
41
£ 38,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA8 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School
The King Alfred School an Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- B&M0.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA81BT · Data under Open Government Licence