A complete guide to property investment in Burnham-on-Sea.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Burnham-on-Sea sits quietly on the South West coast, drawing attention from investors who value stability over frantic growth. The area’s owner-occupier rate is in the 75th percentile, which signals a settled, mature market. Homes spend an average of 42 days before selling, and annual sales sit at 303, suggesting liquidity is reasonably healthy for a coastal town. Prices are approachable, with a £297 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio at 5.7, keeping the door open for buyers who want value for money.
Rental yields average 3.9%, with the top-performing district achieving 4.6%. The market has seen capital values change by -1.2% over the past year, but the three-year figure of 11.0% points to a more positive longer-term trend.
Median price per sq ft
£297 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.9%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.2%
Sales in past year
303
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Burnham-on-Sea, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£340,000
25% of properties below...
£265,000
75% of properties below...
£450,000
Most expensive property
£1,250,000
Live listings
145
Median days on market
42
The outlook for Burnham-on-Sea is steady rather than spectacular. While the one-year capital growth is neutral at -1.2%, the three-year annualised growth of 3.5% suggests the area has quietly rewarded patient investors. With a high owner-occupier rate and a settled demographic, the market is unlikely to see rapid changes in either direction.
Affordability remains a strength, with both the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios (5.7 and 23.0%) suggesting that local incomes can generally support current prices and rents. For investors, this means less risk of forced sales or sudden rent drops. In short, Burnham-on-Sea is best suited to those who favour long-term stability and gentle growth over quick wins.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Burnham-on-Sea, South West
£450,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8
£160,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Victoria Street, Burnham-On-Sea
£300,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
DETACHED | REQUIRES FINISHING | BUR...
£78,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Rectory Road, Burnham-On-Sea
£275,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Queens Square, Highbridge, Somerset...
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £4,950
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,950 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,750 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.6%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.