Burnham-on-Sea vs Highbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Highbridge
£280,198
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Highbridge
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Highbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Highbridge
357.5
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Highbridge
68.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Highbridge
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Highbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,198 versus £369,585 in Burnham On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Highbridge it is a flat at £92,925.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 95% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£181,292 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highbridge prices grew faster — 26% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.8 offences per 1,000 people, Highbridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Burnham On Sea's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Highbridge 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 Highbridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Burnham On Sea.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burnham On Sea enjoy 415.5 Mbps on average, while Highbridge lags behind at 357.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 89.3% in Highbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 65.9% in Highbridge.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (416 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burnham On Sea is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Highbridge's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,363 in Highbridge. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Highbridge.
Burnham On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnham On Sea has a population of 16,317 while Highbridge has 4,564. Median household income is £28,807 in Burnham On Sea and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Highbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.8% in Highbridge.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 4,564 |
| 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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