Rectory Road is in Burnham-On-Sea and in Somerset district. TA8 2BX is located in the Burnham on Sea North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA8 2EB, TA8 2EY, TA8 2BT, TA8 2GZ, TA8 2BY, TA8 2HZ, TA8 2EZ, TA8 2HE, TA8 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA8 2BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 53.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 25.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 35.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 21.6% | 24.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 24.9% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -23.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 42.3% | 13.8% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 22.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 27.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 23% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 92.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.9% lower than the Burnham on Sea North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Burnham on Sea North and the 8th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 47 Homelane House Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2025-03-06 | £49,637 |
| Flat 35 Homelane House Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2024-08-30 | £53,053 |
| Flat 26 Homelane House Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-06-24 | £58,679 |
| Flat 34 Homelane House Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-04-04 | £72,921 |
| Flat 18 Homelane House Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2024-03-25 | £64,612 |
TA8 2BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA8 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School Winchester Road , TA8 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dunstan Road , TA8 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Oxford Street , TA8 1LG | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrow Church of England Primary School Rugosa Drive , Berrow TA8 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield Church School Burham Road , TA9 3JF | 2out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School an Academy Burnham Road , TA9 3EE | 1out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Tennis Club | The Grove | 199 yd | |
| The Boathouse@ Lakeside | Lakeside Holiday Park, Westfield Road | 642 yd | |
| The Crafty Teacup | 57b Victoria Street | 653 yd | |
| Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital | Love Lane | 720 yd | |
| Nommees | 29 Victoria Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Cinema | 24 Victoria Street | 763 yd | |
| Ritz Social Club | 24 Victoria Street | 763 yd | |
| Burnham on Sea Bowling Club Ltd | St Andrews Road | 767 yd | |
| Dunstan House Inn | 8-10 Love Lane | 778 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 15 Victoria Street | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrows | 41 Victoria Street | 749 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Victoria Street | 775 yd | |
| Sky Chinese Takeaway | 76 Oxford Street | 845 yd | |
| Battered Fryer | 78 Oxford Street | 845 yd | |
| Just Desserts | 14 College Street | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 47a Oxford Street | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Lawn Tennis Club THE GROVE | tennis courts | 144 yd |
| Burnham On Sea Swim And Sports Academy BERROW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Crosses Penn Berrow Road | tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Burnham Association Sports Club Stoddens Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Burnham And Berrow Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB ST CHRISTOPHERS WAY | golf | 980 yd |
| Fit 4 All Health And Fitness Studio WESTMANS TRADING ESTATE WESTMANS TRADING ESTATE LOVE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.