Burnham-on-Sea vs Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burnham On Sea is about 10% cheaper on average. Burnham On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wells edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Wells
£410,207
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Wells
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Wells
330.9
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Wells
68.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Wells
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Burnham On Sea is £369,585, which is 10% less than Wells at £410,207. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Wells it is a flat at £210,696.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Wells (£618,932 vs £510,995).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wells prices grew faster — 23% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Burnham On Sea (83 per 1,000) compared to Wells (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Wells 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 WestWells has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Burnham On Sea. Burnham On Sea has 4 schools in total, while Wells has 5.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burnham On Sea offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 330.9 Mbps in Wells. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 87.6% in Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 59.3% in Wells.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (416 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burnham On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Wells. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,363 in Wells. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Wells.
Burnham On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Burnham On Sea and £28,807 in Wells. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Wells. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.8% in Wells. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Burnham On Sea versus 67.6% in Wells.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 11,837 |
| 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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