Burnham-on-Sea vs Street
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Street offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Burnham On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Street
£288,081
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Street
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Street
405.5
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Street
68.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Street
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Street more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £288,081 versus £369,585 in Burnham On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Street it is a flat at £127,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£181,292 vs £127,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Street prices grew faster — 33% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Burnham On Sea (83 per 1,000) compared to Street (83.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Street 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 Street: 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.
Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burnham On Sea enjoy 415.5 Mbps on average, while Street lags behind at 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 93.5% in Street. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 77.7% in Street.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burnham On Sea is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Street's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,363 in Street. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Street.
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 Street has 12,707. Median household income is £28,807 in Burnham On Sea and £28,807 in Street. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Street. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.8% in Street.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 12,707 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Burnham On Sea and Street?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Sea or Street?
Is Burnham On Sea or Street safer?
Which has better schools, Burnham On Sea or Street?
Which has faster broadband, Burnham On Sea or Street?
Keep exploring