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About

Burnham ward occupies a central residential area within Dartford, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to modern developments. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities clustered along main routes like Princes Road, serving the community's daily needs. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quieter streets, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere away from the town's busier commercial core.

The ward is defined by its proximity to major transport corridors, including the nearby A2 road. A notable local feature is the presence of the River Darent, which flows along its eastern boundary, providing a linear green space. This area includes sections of the Darent Valley Path, offering accessible walking routes alongside the waterway through parts of the ward.

Area overview

On average Burnham has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burnham is £66,505 per year. There are 1 schools in Burnham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burnham is home to around 3,376 people, with a population density of about 4,756.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burnham Population
3,376
Population density
4,756.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.69(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.73(+199%)
Shoplifting
29.62(+271%)
Criminal damage and arson
16(+148%)
Vehicle crime
14.81(+299%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,647
48.8%
African
451
13.36%
Other White
387
11.47%
Indian
188
5.57%
Other Asian
183
5.42%
Total population: 3,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
910
35.88%
Level 3 (A level)
408
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
392
15.46%
No qualifications
390
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
249
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
541
41.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
31.34%
Owns outright
217
16.67%
Other social rented
46
3.53%
Social rents from council
42
3.23%
Total households: 1,302

Property prices in Burnham

Median price£313,500
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £387K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 (about £445 per square foot) in Burnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £758,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£636,500£489
Semi-Detached5£420,000£545
Terraced18£360,000£493
Flats17£263,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burnham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burnham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£300,000£271,750
2017£220,000£357,500£292,500
2018£202,500£340,000£295,000
2019£252,500£315,000£302,500
2020£200,000£330,000£324,750
2021£230,000£320,000£335,000
2022£243,000£440,000£365,000
2023£202,000£390,000£320,000
2024£227,500£375,000£368,500
2025£271,500£380,000£371,000
2026£256,500£420,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burnham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burnham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309£387£373
2017£350£371£403
2018£336£372£393
2019£341£395£400
2020£342£383£398
2021£363£430£428
2022£369£465£414
2023£382£503£487
2024£371£524£482
2025£371£545£481
2026£372£556£491
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burnham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burnham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,431
Band G£3,959
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Burnham ward.

Local councillors

Matthew John Davis

Burnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Burnham

Is Burnham safe?

Burnham records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Burnham?

The median sale price in Burnham is £313,500 (about £445 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Burnham?

Burnham has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Burnham?

Burnham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Burnham sits around rank 19,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Burnham?

The average household income in Burnham is around £66,505 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Burnham?

Burnham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matthew John Davis (Conservative and Unionist Party).