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Burnham-on-Sea vs Clevedon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Clevedon 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.

Of 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.

MetricBurnham-on-SeaClevedon
Total Schools46
Primary35
Secondary11
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorBurnham-on-SeaClevedon
Population16,31721,084
Median Age47.346.9
Median Household Income£28,807£32,795
Employment Rate56.8%57.5%
Owner Occupied67.6%71.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%33.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnham On Sea and Clevedon?
Burnham On Sea and Clevedon are approximately 14.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Sea or Clevedon?
Burnham On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,585.
Is Burnham On Sea or Clevedon safer?
Clevedon has the lower crime rate at 82.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnham On Sea or Clevedon?
Clevedon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burnham On Sea or Clevedon?
Clevedon has faster average broadband at 432.0 Mbps.

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