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Burnham-on-Sea vs Cheddar

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

School 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

MetricBurnham-on-SeaCheddar
Total Schools43
Primary31
Secondary12
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorBurnham-on-SeaCheddar
Population16,3175,841
Median Age47.347.3
Median Household Income£28,807£28,807
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied67.6%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnham On Sea and Cheddar?
Burnham On Sea and Cheddar are approximately 9.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Sea or Cheddar?
Burnham On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,585.
Is Burnham On Sea or Cheddar safer?
Burnham On Sea has the lower crime rate at 83 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnham On Sea or Cheddar?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Burnham On Sea or Cheddar?
Burnham On Sea has faster average broadband at 415.5 Mbps.

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