Burnham-on-Sea vs Cheddar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burnham On Sea is about 6% cheaper on average. Burnham On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Cheddar
£394,267
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Cheddar
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Cheddar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Cheddar
405.7
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Cheddar
68.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Cheddar
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Burnham On Sea is £369,585, which is 6% less than Cheddar at £394,267. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Cheddar it is a flat at £137,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£181,292 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Burnham On Sea is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cheddar's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Cheddar 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 data is not fully available for both Burnham On Sea and Cheddar. Burnham On Sea has 4 schools and Cheddar has 3 schools.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burnham On Sea offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 405.7 Mbps in Cheddar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 95.7% in Cheddar. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 78% in Cheddar.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burnham On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Cheddar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,363 in Cheddar. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Cheddar.
Burnham On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Burnham On Sea and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Cheddar. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.8% in Cheddar. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Burnham On Sea versus 67.6% in Cheddar.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 5,841 |
| 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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