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Burnham-on-Sea vs Weston-super-Mare

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Weston 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.

Of 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.

MetricBurnham-on-SeaWeston-super-Mare
Total Schools424
Primary320
Secondary14
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorBurnham-on-SeaWeston-super-Mare
Population16,31784,600
Median Age47.346.9
Median Household Income£28,807£32,795
Employment Rate56.8%57.5%
Owner Occupied67.6%71.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%33.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnham On Sea and Weston Super Mare?
Burnham On Sea and Weston Super Mare are approximately 7.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Sea or Weston Super Mare?
Weston Super Mare is cheaper, with an average house price of £283,203.
Is Burnham On Sea or Weston Super Mare safer?
Weston Super Mare has the lower crime rate at 82.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnham On Sea or Weston Super Mare?
Weston Super Mare has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 88.9%.
Which has faster broadband, Burnham On Sea or Weston Super Mare?
Burnham On Sea has faster average broadband at 415.5 Mbps.

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