If you are thinking of moving to Burnham-on-Sea or just want to know a what the area is like, the statistics on this page should give you a good introduction. They cover a range of socio-economic factors so you can compare Burnham-on-Sea to figures for Somerset and nationally. These statistics can tell you if Burnham-on-Sea is an economically deprived area and how hard it might be to get a job.
Burnham-on-Sea Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Burnham-on-Sea residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 'levels'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under | 0% |
| 5 - 9 years | 0% |
| 10 - 15 years | 0% |
| 16 - 19 years | 0% |
| 20 - 24 years | 0% |
| 25 - 34 years | 0% |
| 35 - 49 years | 0% |
| 50 - 64 years | 0% |
| 65 - 74 years | 0% |
| 75 - 84 years | 0% |
| 85 years & over | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea Social Grade & Occcupation Statistics
Social grade is a classification based on occupation and it enables a household and all its members to be classified according to the job of the main income earner.
| Grade | Sedgemoor | England |
|---|---|---|
| AB | 18.69% | 22.96% |
| C1 | 26.69% | 30.92% |
| C2 | 26.25% | 20.64% |
| DE | 28.37% | 25.49% |
Burnham-on-Sea Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker\’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| % | % | |
| % | % | |
| % | % | |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Burnham-on-Sea and ?
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Burnham-on-Sea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Burnham-on-Sea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Burnham-on-Sea compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea & Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentage firgures have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Burnham-on-Sea in the local area district.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Burnham-on-Sea compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Burnham-on-Sea and Sedgemoor?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sedgemoor including Burnham-on-Sea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Axevale | 4174 |
| Berrow | 2176 |
| Bridgwater Dunwear | 4758 |
| Bridgwater Eastover | 5287 |
| Bridgwater Fairfax | 7589 |
| Bridgwater Hamp | 5360 |
| Bridgwater Victoria | 6435 |
| Bridgwater Westover | 6238 |
| Bridgwater Wyndham | 4689 |
| Burnham Central | 7113 |
| Burnham North | 6282 |
| Cannington and Wembdon | 4739 |
| Cheddar and Shipham | 7297 |
| East Polden | 2051 |
| Highbridge and Burnham Marine | 8021 |
| Huntspill and Pawlett | 2311 |
| King's Isle | 6714 |
| Knoll | 5515 |
| North Petherton | 10083 |
| Puriton and Woolavington | 5077 |
| Quantocks | 4434 |
| Wedmore and Mark | 4622 |
| West Polden | 2481 |
| Sedgemoor Total | 123446 |
Last updated: 19/04/2021, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
