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Burnham-on-Crouch

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About

Burnham-on-Crouch sits on the north bank of the River Crouch, on the edge of the Dengie peninsula in Maldon District. The town faces a tidal estuary with extensive salt marshes and mudflats that attract wading birds and feeding flocks at low tide. Boats line the river, with moorings, boatyards and a marina that support a long-standing sailing culture. Each August the quaysides and pontoons fill for Burnham Week, when racing fleets use the estuary and spectators gather along the waterfront.

The town centre runs back from the river with a mix of shops, cafes and maritime services clustered near the quay. Burnham-on-Crouch railway station sits on the Crouch Valley Line and links the town to the local rail network. Walking routes follow the foreshore and cross the marshes, joining paths across the Dengie peninsula. Local industry still includes small-scale boat maintenance and fisheries, and the estuary remains the focus for recreation, workboats and birdwatching rather than large-scale development.

Area overview

On average Burnham-on-Crouch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burnham-on-Crouch is £54,237 per year. There are 3 schools in Burnham-on-Crouch: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burnham-on-Crouch is home to around 8,852 people, with a population density of about 411.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burnham-on-Crouch Population
8,852
Population density
411.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.02(-11%)
Shoplifting
6.33(-7%)
Public order
4.74(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,349
94.34%
Other White
149
1.68%
Irish
70
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.55%
Other Asian
37
0.42%
Total population: 8,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,883
25.45%
No qualifications
1,464
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,275
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
917
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,670
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,204
30.36%
Other social rented
457
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
11.4%
Other forms of private rent
94
2.37%
Total households: 3,966

Property prices in Burnham-on-Crouch

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Burnham-on-Crouch area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,110,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burnham-on-Crouch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£486,000
Flats10£221,500
Semi-Detached36£302,500
Terraced29£283,000

10 years median price trend in Burnham-on-Crouch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burnham-on-Crouch.

All postcodes in Burnham-on-Crouch

CM08RB

Russet Way

CM08RT

Drewry Street

CM08DS

Lilian Road

CM08PX

Green Lane

CM08DJ

Willow Close

CM08RL

Chestnut Close

CM08PQ

Creeksea Lane

CM08UL

Burnham-on-Crouch North

CM08GP

Benson Close

CM08TB

Compass Gardens

CM08TS

Maple Way

CM08TG

Riverside Road

CM08DN

Maple Way

CM08JE

Western Road

CM08LZ

Marsh Road

CM08AN

Belvedere Road

CM08DF

Maple Way

CM08TN

Chelmer Way

CM08RG

Burnham-on-Crouch North

CM08QP

Burnham-on-Crouch North

CM08ER

Park Road

CM08TP

Trent Close

CM08JZ

Argyle Road

CM08QN

Appleberry Place

CM08SD

Best Drive

CM08BX

Princes Road

CM08EY

Hillside Road

CM08FE

Murrayfields

CM08SP

Montagu Chase

CM08SY

Leslie Park

CM08PR

Beauchamps

CM08LW

Glendale Road

CM08GT

Charwood Mews

CM08JY

Riverside Road

CM08RQ

Plane Tree Close

CM08NR

Maldon Road

CM08FH

Pond View

CM08RP

Kings Road

CM08TU

Debden Way

CM08JH

Alamein Road

CM08GL

Oyster Close

CM08BE

High Street

CM08AP

Belvedere Court

CM08TJ

Ember Way

CM08ST

Bowland Way

CM08BH

Devonshire Road

CM08RR

High Street

CM08DA

Church Road

CM08DB

Maldon Road

CM08FW

Braeburn Close

CM08TL

Medway

CM08YS

Burnham-on-Crouch South

CM08FP

Oak Crescent

CM08EF

Arcadia Road

CM08NP

Maldon Road

CM08LR

Ramblers Way

CM08GW

Orchard Close

CM08GZ

Riverside Road

CM08QQ

Mangapp Chase

CM08LF

Dunkirk Road

CM08EQ

Essex Road

CM08QR

Croxon Way

CM08JF

Western Road

CM08DR

Devonshire Road

CM08UA

Springfield Industrial Estate

CM08SU

Hewlett Road

CM08AS

The Quay

CM08HB

Brickwall Close

CM08JU

Providence

CM08NX

St Peters Field

CM08FQ

Spinnakers Way

CM08PL

Ferry Road

CM08LB

Orchard Road

CM08LY

Glendale Road

CM08HP

York Road

CM08JX

Ship Road

CM08HS

Station Road

CM08QD

Barnmead Way

CM08GQ

Brent Way

CM08QJ

Glebe Way

CM08UE

Roman Way

CM08LH

West Ley

CM08SL

Ruston Road

CM08SS

Swingate Close

CM08DP

Ashgrove

CM08UB

Springfield Road

CM08FL

Yacht Way

CM08LG

Dunkirk Road

CM08SE

Cobbins Close

CM08HR

Station Road

CM08QA

Stoney Hills

CM08EZ

Station Road

CM08SH

Mildmay Industrial Estate

CM08RA

Worcester Road

CM08EJ

Fernlea Road

CM08RX

Booth Place

CM08SR

Acorn Street

CM08EX

Fernlea Road

CM08ET

Winstree Road

CM08DQ

Cedar Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.