Brent Broad, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA8 2PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.4%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.7%	49.6%	0.9%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TA8 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.1%	22.5%	5.4%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	60.6%	-6.3%	44.2%	16.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	3.9%	6%	2.1%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	10.1%	9.2%	-0.9%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.7%	43.5%	0.8%	48.4%	-4.9%
Good health	36%	35.5%	-0.5%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	15.7%	15.2%	-0.5%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4.7%	5.1%	0.4%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.7%	14%	-4.7%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9.2%	-4.0%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	14.4%	-5.4%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	10.8%	6.1%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	19.6%	9.1%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	28%	1.5%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	6.6%	4%	-2.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
White	99.7%	99.3%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	94%	96.7%	2.7%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	96.7%	3.4%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Brent Broad Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Broad was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Burnham on Sea North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Brent Broad has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Burnham on Sea North and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TA8 2PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brent Broad are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brent Broad, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA8 2PX

Average Price
£343,944

Semi-Detached
£312,375

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£582,884

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£231,280

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brent Broad

Average Price
£330,172

Semi-Detached
£297,179

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£592,558

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£232,750

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brent BroadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Brent Broad, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-03-28	£159,335
7 Brent Broad, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Other, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-01-31	£232,750
1 Brent Broad, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2020-11-03	£315,591
3 Brent Broad, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2008-02-12	£592,558
5 Brent Broad, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2005-10-28	£432,075

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA8 2PX

Employment

TA8 2PX 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 2PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	1,195 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	1,607 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Berrow Church of England Primary School Rugosa Drive , Berrow TA8 2LJ	3out of 4	1,747 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Oxford Street , TA8 1LG	4out of 4	1,955 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School Brent Knoll Primary School , Brent Street TA9 4EQ	3out of 4	2,975 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,911 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Avenue Tennis Club	The Grove	464 yd
Applegreen	124 Berrow Road	539 yd
The Boathouse@ Lakeside	Lakeside Holiday Park, Westfield Road	945 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Burnham Association of Sports Clubs	Stoddens Road		737 yd
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club Ltd (Club House)	St Christophers Way		821 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Avenue Lawn Tennis Club THE GROVE	tennis courts	523 yd
Burnham Association Sports Club Stoddens Road	grass pitches	553 yd
Burnham And Berrow Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB ST CHRISTOPHERS WAY	golf	819 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	25.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.