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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

CM08FS

Stones Park

CM08PG

Ferry Road

CM08LS

Wick Road

CM08QS

Cherry Mead

CM08BY

Glynn Road

CM08PN

Fairway Drive

CM08JP

Cobbins Grove

CM08TE

Burnham Business Park

CM08LU

Wick Road

CM08LJ

Glendale Close

CM08EB

Dorset Road

CM08ES

Park Road

CM08LX

St Marys Road

CM08SJ

Foundry Lane

CM08UG

Baynard Walk

CM08EA

Albert Road

CM08PW

Dragon Close

CM08XL

Station Road

CM08PP

Kings Road

CM08RZ

Hornsby Road

CM08DY

Queens Road

CM08JJ

Normandy Avenue

CM08SW

Hermes Drive

CM08DZ

Albert Road

CM08AB

Belvedere Road

CM08DL

Holly Close

CM08GF

Harris Street

CM08HX

Chapel Road

CM08QT

Elm Circus

CM08QU

Burnham-on-Crouch North

CM08FX

Lord Darby Way

CM08AW

The Belvedere

CM08BZ

Church Road

CM08DH

Pippins Road

CM08HQ

Station Road

CM08AG

High Street

CM08HT

Mill Green

CM08GH

Alamein Road

CM08BL

Foundry Lane

CM08ND

Marsh Road

CM08TF

Springfield Road

CM08FN

Pannels Brook Crescent

CM08AJ

Belvedere Road

CM08DE

Maple Way

CM08JG

Western Road

CM08GE

Maplins Garden

CM08NF

East Wick Cottages

CM08FG

Grangewood Park Avenue

CM08PJ

Ferry Road

CM08EE

Sandpit Lane

CM08NA

Marsh Road

CM08PT

Green Lane

CM08JT

Granville Terrace

CM08PD

Mill Grange

CM08UP

Burnham-on-Crouch North

CM08AR

Shore Road

CM08LA

Silver Road

CM08BT

Eastern Road

CM08DU

Alpha Road

CM08DG

Beech Close

CM08UD

Badgers Keep

CM08PF

Meadow Way

CM08PY

Marsh Road

CM08NB

Marsh Road

CM08ED

Mildmay Road

Data Sources

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