Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

MARGARET CRESCENT, TA8 1BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

244

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA8 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 63). Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

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

TA8 1BY 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.

For families considering a move, TA8 1BY represents 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 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00148302 (shared with 6 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 1BY. 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%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 262,000

10 sales · Mean £ 250,400

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

Crime around TA8 1BY is moderate at 87 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting32
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding0.4 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good331 pupils0.6 km
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The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils1.1 km
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Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Burnham on Sea Swim and Sports Academy1.0 km
  • Kyffins0.7 km
  • Ming Emporium0.8 km
  • Rontec0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Royal Clarence Hotel0.7 km
  • St Aubyns Guest House1.0 km
  • The Victoria Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dunstan House Inn0.9 km
  • Railway Hotel0.6 km
  • Ritz Cinema0.7 km
  • Ritz Social Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • BOS Cafe0.5 km
  • Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital0.9 km
  • Cafe Beans0.5 km
  • Chandni0.5 km
  • Chatterbox0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Battered Fryer0.7 km
  • Del Mondo Pizza0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Just Desserts0.6 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham2.4 km
  • Bridgwater11.6 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnham Haven Holiday Centre0.2 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.3 km
  • Old Pier Tavern0.3 km
  • Holiday Village0.4 km
  • Catholic Church0.4 km