Overview

• Consumer group Which? listed Burnham Market among the best inland towns and villages, praising how much it packs into a small area.
• Typical property values are reported at about £826,000, with only 724 permanent residents recorded in the 2021 census.
• The parish council chair told The Times the influx of holiday lets has made the village feel "like Center Parcs," citing lost local teams and unaffordable housing for workers.
• Businessman Tim Roberts said he has barred the chair from his restaurant, bakery and boutiques, condemning the comments as inciting hostility.
• National attention has boosted the village’s cachet, from Times and Telegraph accolades to the "Chelsea-on-Sea" nickname and visits from figures such as Zara Tindall.