Palmers Close, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA8 2SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	51.6%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	46.5%	48.4%	1.9%	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 2SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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	17.3%	19.7%	2.4%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65.8%	59%	-6.8%	44.2%	14.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.8%	12%	4.2%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	7%	6.4%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.3%

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	46.1%	46.9%	0.8%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	35.2%	37.5%	2.3%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	13.9%	11.6%	-2.3%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	4.2%	2.9%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	16%	15%	-1.0%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	8.5%	-5.1%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	17.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	4.7%	-1.1%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	23.1%	9.9%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	30.8%	1.6%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	99.6%	0.6%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	94.8%	94.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	2.7%	0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	94.9%	0.7%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.7%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	67.3%	46.2%	21.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Palmers Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmers Close was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Brent average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palmers Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brent and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

🔎 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 2SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 Palmers Close are based on 103 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 Palmers Close, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA8 2SS

Average Price
£280,960

Semi-Detached
£278,734

Terraced
£273,863

Detached
£300,699

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palmers Close

Average Price
£286,520

Semi-Detached
£291,630

Terraced
£273,501

Detached
£305,672

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palmers CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Palmers Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2025-08-08	£233,858
54 Palmers Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-07-21	£314,688
23 Palmers Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-06-30	£281,224
27 Palmers Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£317,500	2025-03-26	£320,727
20 Palmers Close, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-08-18	£287,714

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA8 2SS

Employment

TA8 2SS 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 2SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	432 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	1,262 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Oxford Street , TA8 1LG	4out of 4	1,475 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	2,275 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Churchfield Church School Burham Road , TA9 3JF	2out of 4	2,505 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,145 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
The Boathouse@ Lakeside	Lakeside Holiday Park, Westfield Road	627 yd
Avenue Tennis Club	The Grove	1,053 yd
Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital	Love Lane	1,067 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burnham Association of Sports Clubs	Stoddens Road	291 yd
The Rosewood	Love Lane	862 yd
Dunstan House Inn	8-10 Love Lane	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Treats (BOS) Ltd / Haverslice	Unit 17 Westmans Estate, Love Lane		919 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Stores Ltd, Ben Travers Way		935 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Ben Travers Way, Love Lane		862 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Burnham Association Sports Club Stoddens Road	grass pitches	513 yd
Fit 4 All Health And Fitness Studio WESTMANS TRADING ESTATE WESTMANS TRADING ESTATE LOVE LANE	health and fitness suite	850 yd
Avenue Lawn Tennis Club THE GROVE	tennis courts	1,035 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	60.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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