Overview for Exbury Close, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 2UD

Introduction

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.

The position of the town on the edge of the Somerset Levels and moors where they meet the Bristol Channel, has resulted in a history dominated by land reclamation and sea defences since Roman times. Burnham was seriously affected by the Bristol Channel floods of 1607, with the present curved concrete wall being completed in 1988. There have been many shipwrecks on the Gore Sands, which lie just offshore and can be exposed at low tides. Lighthouses are hence prominent landmarks in the town, with the original lighthouse known as the Round Tower built to replace the light on the top of the 14th-century tower of St Andrews Church. The 110-foot (34-metre) pillar or High Lighthouse and the low wooden pile lighthouse or Lighthouse on legs on the beach were built to replace it. The town's first lifeboat was provided in 1836 by the Corporation of Bridgwater.

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Summary for Exbury Close, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 2UD

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
in
Burnham on Sea North
within
Somerset
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near TA8 2UD

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
5
In Progress
3
Completed
6
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near TA8 2UD

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Exbury Close, TA8 2UD that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TA8 2UD

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Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Burnham and Highbridge neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Burnham and Highbridge Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
106
Jan 2024
92
Shoplifting
Feb 2024
24
Jan 2024
19
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
23
Jan 2024
22

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wells parliamentary constituency.

Wells is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by James Heappey (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Exbury Close, TA8 2UD

11 EXBURY CLOSE, TA8 2UD
8 Apr 2021
£220,000
1 EXBURY CLOSE, TA8 2UD
17 Nov 2020
£174,000
10 EXBURY CLOSE, TA8 2UD
24 Feb 2012
£127,000
10 EXBURY CLOSE, TA8 2UD
18 Jul 2008
£142,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TA8 2UD

Latitude
51.240411
Longitude
-2.983418

Residents at TA8 2UD

Households
14
Male
5
Female
12
People per Household
1.21

Sunrise and Sunset at TA8 2UD

Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
20:16

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TA8 2UD is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.85%
Cloudy66.79%
Rain7.94%
Windy4.08%
Other0.34%

Deprivation Index

55.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at TA8 2UD

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for TA8 2UD

Introduced
1 Oct 1985

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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