Rectors Close, Brean, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA8 2RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.4%	0.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.7%	48.6%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 2RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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	16.9%	15%	-1.9%	37.9%	-22.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	59.8%	2.3%	44.2%	15.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.6%	10.2%	0.6%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	13%	13.2%	0.2%	6.1%	7.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) 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	26.9%	25.9%	-1.0%	48.4%	-22.5%
Good health	41.2%	41.5%	0.3%	33.6%	7.9%
Fair health	25.4%	24.1%	-1.3%	12.7%	11.4%
Bad health	4.3%	5.1%	0.8%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%

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.

In the area around TA8 2RY this area, 42% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.2%	42%	-3.2%	18.2%	23.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	10.3%	0.3%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	12.1%	-1.3%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	5.4%	-1.5%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	10.6%	3.3%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	12.3%	15.1%	2.8%	33.8%	-18.7%
Other	5%	4.5%	-0.5%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	99.1%	2.3%	81.4%	17.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.6%	97.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.1%	37.2%	-9.1%
Christian	67%	46.2%	20.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Rectors Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectors Close was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% higher than the Brent average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rectors Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brent and the 363rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TA8 2RY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Rectors Close are based on 13 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 Rectors Close, Brean, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA8 2RY

Average Price
£377,727

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£377,727

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rectors Close

Average Price
£355,314

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£355,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rectors CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Rectors Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-11-01	£359,162
10 Rectors Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-12-01	£347,287
10 Rectors Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2012-10-19	£298,682
12 Rectors Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2009-05-29	£314,103
10 Rectors Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2008-04-24	£383,679

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA8 2RY

Employment

TA8 2RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	160
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	11
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Education	7
Other	7
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Berrow Church of England Primary School Rugosa Drive , Berrow TA8 2LJ	3out of 4	3,750 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Uphill Village Academy Old Church Road , Uphill BS23 4XH	- not rated	4,410 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lympsham Church of England Academy Rectory Way , Lympsham BS24 0EW	3out of 4	4,594 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	2out of 4	5,172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	3out of 4	4,405 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Northam Farm Country Kitchen & Takeaway	Northam Farm, South Road	187 yd
Scotty's Bar at Three Acres Caravan Park	Three Acres, South Road	339 yd
Quick Bite Cafe	South Road	339 yd
Pontins Brean Sands Holiday Park	Pontins, South Road	427 yd
Ocean Bar & Cafe	Ocean Holiday Park, South Road	530 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Place Pizza	South Road	339 yd
Seagull Inn (Public House - Catering)	South Road	339 yd
Ocean Bar Holiday Park (Pub)	South Road	633 yd
Krackers Karaoke Bar	South Road	633 yd
Brean Country Club	Brean Leisure Centre, Coast Road	880 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandhu's Takeaway	South Road	339 yd
Summerhaze Fish Bar	South Road	632 yd
Brean Kebab House	South Road	633 yd
BTP Donuts	Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road	880 yd
BTP Fish & Chips	Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road	880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brean Golf Club RED ROAD	golf	1,054 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	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%

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	35.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	42.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	42.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.21 Mbit/s

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