Burnham-on-Sea vs Winscombe and Sandford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burnham On Sea offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Winscombe And Sandford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Winscombe And Sandford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Sea
£369,585
Winscombe and Sandford
£475,985
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Sea
83.0
Winscombe and Sandford
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Sea
66.7%
Winscombe and Sandford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Sea
415.5
Winscombe and Sandford
403.8
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Sea
68.4
Winscombe and Sandford
69
Median Income
Burnham-on-Sea
£28,807
Winscombe and Sandford
£29,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Burnham On Sea is £369,585, which is 22% less than Winscombe And Sandford at £475,985. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Sea is a flat at £181,292, while in Winscombe And Sandford it is a flat at £167,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Winscombe And Sandford (£578,282 vs £510,995).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winscombe And Sandford prices grew faster — 60% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.5 offences per 1,000 people, Winscombe And Sandford is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Burnham On Sea's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Sea is violent-crime, while in Winscombe And Sandford 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 WestWinscombe And Sandford 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 Winscombe And Sandford has 2.
Burnham-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winscombe and Sandford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Sea | Winscombe and Sandford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burnham On Sea offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 403.8 Mbps in Winscombe And Sandford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Burnham On Sea and 95.3% in Winscombe And Sandford. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Burnham On Sea and 77.7% in Winscombe And Sandford.
Burnham On Sea is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (416 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Winscombe And Sandford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Burnham On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Burnham On Sea and £1,326 in Winscombe And Sandford. 57.9% of homes in Burnham On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Winscombe And Sandford.
Winscombe And Sandford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,604.6 in Winscombe And Sandford and £28,807 in Burnham On Sea. The median age is 47.3 in Burnham On Sea and 47.3 in Winscombe And Sandford. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Burnham On Sea and 56.9% in Winscombe And Sandford. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Burnham On Sea versus 68.4% in Winscombe And Sandford.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Sea | Winscombe and Sandford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,317 | 4,605 |
| 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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