Burnham-on-Sea vs Clevedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Burnham On Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Clevedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clevedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Clevedon
£421,051
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Clevedon
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Clevedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Clevedon
432
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Clevedon
71.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Clevedon
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £369,585, Burnham On Sea undercuts Clevedon (£421,051) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Clevedon it is a flat at £268,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Clevedon (£268,078 vs £181,292).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clevedon prices grew faster — 40% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestClevedon has a crime rate of 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Burnham On Sea at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Clevedon 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Burnham On Sea, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Clevedon, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clevedon averages 432.0 Mbps – ahead of Burnham On Sea's 415.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 91.5% in Clevedon. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 85.2% in Clevedon.
Clevedon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (432 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clevedon, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Burnham On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,179 in Clevedon. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Clevedon.
Clevedon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £28,807 in Burnham On Sea. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 46.9 in Clevedon. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 57.5% in Clevedon. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Burnham On Sea versus 71.6% in Clevedon. Burnham On Sea has a population of 16,317 and Clevedon has 21,084.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 21,084 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 33.9% |
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