Bridgwater vs Burnham-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bridgwater is about 21% cheaper on average. Burnham On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgwater edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bridgwater more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,276 versus £369,585 in Burnham On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Burnham On Sea it is a flat at £181,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£348,876 vs £267,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Burnham On Sea (83 per 1,000) compared to Bridgwater (83.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Burnham On Sea it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Bridgwater: 76.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Burnham On Sea.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Burnham-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgwater enjoy 444.8 Mbps on average, while Burnham On Sea lags behind at 415.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 97.5% in Burnham On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 78.8% in Burnham On Sea.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (445 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bridgwater is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Burnham On Sea's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Burnham On Sea. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Burnham On Sea.
Bridgwater has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgwater has a population of 47,730 while Burnham On Sea has 16,317. Median household income is £28,807 in Bridgwater and £28,807 in Burnham On Sea. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Burnham On Sea. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Burnham On Sea.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Burnham-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 16,317 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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