Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

LAWRENCE CLOSE, TA8 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE CLOSE, TA8 1DS.

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Population

553

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA8 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.2% year-on-year.

home £266,666 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA8 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Lawrence Close, 0.8km from Worston in Burnham-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Brent ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 36.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00165993 (shared with 9 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 1DS. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

10 sales · Mean £ 232,350

Flat

£ 159,475

2 sales · Mean £ 159,475

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

TA8 1DS has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary5
Other theft3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils0.4 km
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Churchfield Church School

Good469 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Rosewood0.9 km
  • The Lighthouse0.8 km
  • Highbridge Social Club1.0 km
  • 1610 King Alfred Sports Centre0.4 km
  • Burnham Football Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Highbridge Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Burnham Road Stores0.4 km
  • Mike's Pork0.2 km
  • Surya Ganapathi LTd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Morland Road Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Rob's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham1.4 km
  • Bridgwater11.4 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ben Travers Way0.3 km
  • Ben Travers Way0.3 km
  • Wilde Close0.3 km
  • Priestley Way0.3 km
  • British Telecom Radio Station0.4 km