TA8 Postcode District
TA8 is the Postcode District for Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset
The TA8 postcode district is located in the TA Taunton postal area, TA8 has a population of 16,773 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 7.66 square miles (19.84 square kilometres or 4,902.52 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of TA8. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of TA8
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District overview
The TA8 postcode district in Somerset, England, primarily consists of the settlement of Burnham-on-Sea. There are also significant settlements within the district, including Berrow and Brean.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector TA8 1, covers Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset.
The sector TA8 2, covers Burnham-On-Sea and Berrow in Somerset.
The sector TA8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are BURNHAM-ON-SEA, HIGHBRIDGE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset area with a total of 438 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4.86 | NNE |
| Axbridge | 8.08 | E |
| Bridgwater | 10.37 | S |
| Clevedon | 12.78 | NNE |
| North Petherton | 12.92 | S |
| Penarth | 13.23 | NW |
| Barry | 14.55 | NW |
| Nailsea | 15.09 | NE |
| Glastonbury | 15.32 | SE |
| Street | 15.49 | SE |
| Watchet | 15.68 | WSW |
| Wells | 16.17 | ESE |
| Portishead | 17.58 | NE |
| Langport | 18.26 | SSE |
| Taunton | 18.84 | SSW |
| Somerton | 19.44 | SE |
| Shepton Mallet | 20.70 | ESE |
| Wiveliscombe | 21.12 | SW |
| Minehead | 21.19 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 442
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURNHAM-ON-SEA | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 189 |
| BURNHAM-ON-SEA | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 1 | 180 |
| Berrow | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 39 |
| Brean | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 18 |
| BURNHAM-ON-SEA | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 1 | 7 |
| BURNHAM-ON-SEA | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 3 |
| Berrow | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 2 |
| Berrow | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 2 |
| Brean | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 1 |
| Berrow | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | TA8 2 | 1 |
Street list for TA8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SHRUBBERY CLOSE | 140 |
| LOVE LANE | 128 |
| LOVE LANE | 128 |
| SOUTH ESPLANADE | 124 |
| COAST ROAD | 89 |
| HIGH STREET | 84 |
| ATLANTIC CRESCENT | 72 |
| PRINCESS STREET | 58 |
| KNOLL PARK | 52 |
| SUTHERLAND AVENUE | 46 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1411 |
| Public order | 280 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 220 |
| Shoplifting | 220 |
| Other theft | 204 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Other crime | 71 |
| Vehicle crime | 67 |
| Drugs | 36 |
| Robbery | 29 |
| Bicycle theft | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 71 | TA8 1PA | View map | |
| VICTORIA STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 32 | TA8 1AN | View map | |
| COLLEGE STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 19 | TA8 1AR | View map | |
| REGENT STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 11 | TA8 1AX | View map | |
| SOUTH ROAD | BURNHAM ON SEA | BREAN | 11 | TA8 2RF | View map |
| ABINGDON STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 10 | TA8 1PH | View map | |
| OXFORD STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 8 | TA8 1EN | View map | |
| PIER STREET | BURNHAM ON SEA | 8 | TA8 1BT | View map | |
| THE ESPLANADE | BURNHAM ON SEA | 7 | TA8 1BB | View map |
Schools in the district
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dunstan Road , Burnham-on-Sea
Postcode: TA8 1ER
Headteacher: Headteacher Wayne Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Winchester Road , Burnham-on-Sea
Postcode: TA8 1JD
Headteacher: Mrs Carly Hatch (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxford Street , Burnham-on-Sea
Postcode: TA8 1LG
Headteacher: Mr Mark Lawrence (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Berrow Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rugosa Drive , Berrow , Burnham-on-Sea
Postcode: TA8 2LJ
Headteacher: Miss Charlotte Bradley
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Watts And Slabbert Dental | 28 COLLEGE STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1AT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Parkfield Dental Surgeries | BERROW HEALTH CAMPUS, BRENT ROAD, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 2JU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Burnham House Dental Partnership | 13 ABINGDON STREET, BURNHAM ON SEA, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1PH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Lympsham Dental Partnership | 13 ABINGDON STREET, BURNHAM ON SEA, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1PH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berrow Branch Surgery | BRENT ROAD, BERROW, SOMERSET, TA8 2JU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Burnham Medical Centre | LOVE LANE, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1EU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01278 795445 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 15-17 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1NX | PHARMACY | Call 01278 782029 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | BURNHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, LOVE LANE, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1EU | PHARMACY | Call 01278 783079 |
| 3 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | BERROW MEDICAL CENTRE, BRENT ROAD, BURNHAM ON SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 2JU | PHARMACY | Call 01278 773912 |
| 4 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | BEN TRAVERS WAY, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1EZ | PHARMACY | Call 01278 252000 |
| 5 | Burnham On Sea Pharmacy | 18 VICTORIA STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1AN | PHARMACY | Call 01278 497740 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (burnham-on-sea) | 3 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1NX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | D.j. Bull Optometrists | 41 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1PB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Armstrong & North Opticians | 31 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1PA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £384,378 | 108 | £371,605 | 125 | £391,427 | 92 | £421,964 | 118 |
| Semi-detached | £277,535 | 94 | £273,128 | 113 | £297,594 | 87 | £280,495 | 113 |
| Terraced | £229,804 | 55 | £220,809 | 73 | £220,081 | 62 | £232,418 | 63 |
| Flats | £156,161 | 45 | £129,757 | 44 | £140,050 | 51 | £129,184 | 59 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.04
Average Driving Distance: 8.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 437
M5 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.92
Average Driving Distance: 12.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 437
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.73
Average Driving Distance: 13.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 436
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.11
Average Driving Distance: 13.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 437
M5 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.45
Average Driving Distance: 17.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 360
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.31
Average Driving Distance: 19.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 77
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| TA8 1 | Burnham On Sea Delivery Office |
| TA8 2 | Burnham On Sea Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| T | A | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| T | A | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the TA8 postal code is BURNHAM-ON-SEA followed by Berrow, and Brean.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Bristol Channel.
The TA8 Postcode shares a border with BS24 (WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Locking, West Wick) and TA9 (HIGHBRIDGE, Mark, West Huntspill).
Maps and visuals
Weather
Weather Forecast for Berrow - North Of Unity Farm (Beach)
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