Welcome to Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Burnham-on-Sea is a seaside town in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett, upon Bridgwater Bay. Burnham was a small fishing village until the late 18th century when it began to grow because of its popularity as a seaside resort. Burnham-on-Sea forms part of the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and shares a town council with its neighbouring small market town of Highbridge. According to the 2011 census the population of the parish (including Highbridge) was 19,576, of which the most populous wards 'Burnham Central' and 'Burnham North'; totalled 13,601. Burnham-on-Sea is famous for its low lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1832 and is a Grade-II listed building with a red and white striped facade.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,049 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
19,842 (2021) |
Density |
1,892 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.6 |
Ward |
Burnham Central |
District |
Sedgemoor |
Postcodes |
TA8, TA9 |
ONS ID |
E04008611 |
Council
Contact details for Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish.
Local News
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Roadchef opens new LEON restaurant at Sedgemoor Services near Burnham-On-Sea - Burnham-On
Published: 24th Apr 2024
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2024 line-up of Burnham and Highbridge history talks unveiled by history group - Burnham-On
Published: 28th Dec 2023