Burnham-on-Sea vs Locking
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Locking offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Locking has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Locking edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Locking
£308,002
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Locking
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Locking
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Locking
348.4
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Locking
69
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Locking
£29,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Locking more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £308,002 versus £369,585 in Burnham On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Locking it is a flat at £189,382.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£510,995 vs £414,521).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Locking prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Locking (82.7 per 1,000) compared to Burnham On Sea (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Locking 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 Locking: 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.
Locking School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burnham On Sea enjoy 415.5 Mbps on average, while Locking lags behind at 348.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 92.8% in Locking. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 64.8% in Locking.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (416 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Locking is band C (score 69), ahead of Burnham On Sea's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,326 in Locking. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Locking.
Locking has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnham On Sea has a population of 16,317 while Locking has 3,819. Median household income is £29,604.6 in Locking and £28,807 in Burnham On Sea. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Locking. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.9% in Locking.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 3,819 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £29,604.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 31.2% |
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