Burnham-on-Sea vs Weston-super-Mare
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Weston Super Mare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Weston Super Mare has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Weston Super Mare edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Weston-super-Mare
£283,203
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Weston-super-Mare
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Weston-super-Mare
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Weston-super-Mare
405.8
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Weston-super-Mare
71.4
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Weston-super-Mare
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £283,203, Weston Super Mare undercuts Burnham On Sea (£369,585) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Weston Super Mare it is a flat at £168,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Burnham On Sea (£510,995 vs £396,887).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Weston Super Mare prices grew faster — 35% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWeston Super Mare 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 Weston Super Mare 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Burnham On Sea, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Weston Super Mare, which has 24 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Weston-super-Mare School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Weston-super-Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 24 |
| Primary | 3 | 20 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burnham On Sea averages 415.5 Mbps – ahead of Weston Super Mare's 405.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 97.1% in Weston Super Mare. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 74.9% in Weston Super Mare.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Weston Super Mare, 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 Weston Super Mare. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Weston Super Mare.
Weston Super Mare 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 Weston Super Mare and £28,807 in Burnham On Sea. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 46.9 in Weston Super Mare. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 57.5% in Weston Super Mare. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Burnham On Sea versus 71.6% in Weston Super Mare. Burnham On Sea has a population of 16,317 and Weston Super Mare has 84,600.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Weston-super-Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 84,600 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 33.9% |
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