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Burstead

Crime

LowHigh

About

Burstead ward lies on the southern edge of the Basildon district, characterised by a mix of residential and rural land. The area includes the distinct villages of Little Burstead and Great Burstead, which retain their own historic centres. Housing is primarily composed of detached and semi-detached homes, with significant modern development in the northeastern section. The landscape is defined by open fields and woodland, particularly to the south, where it borders the wider Essex countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the 12th-century St. Mary Magdalene Church in Great Burstead, set within its original circular churchyard. The ward contains several small commercial areas serving local needs, alongside primary schools and community spaces. Road connections are provided by the A176 and B1007, linking it to Basildon town centre and Billericay. The terrain is gently undulating, with areas of green belt land influencing its overall low-density character.

Area overview

On average Burstead has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burstead is £66,044 per year. The median sale price in Burstead is £450,000 (around £477 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £361,875 and £591,250. There are 6 schools in Burstead: 5 primary (3 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Burstead

Median price: £450,000

Price per sq ft: £477

Sales (last 12 months): 224

Typical range (middle 50%): £362K – £591K

Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Burstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burstead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	71	£650,000	£494	£456,250	£525,000	£839,000	£1,100,000
Semi-Detached	82	£458,500	£477	£326,000	£390,500	£525,000	£826,000
Terraced	51	£359,500	£461	£243,750	£322,325	£405,000	£445,000
Flats	20	£187,250	£357	£140,600	£163,750	£252,750	£300,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burstead.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£537,500	£165,000	£372,500	£275,000
2017	£570,000	£187,498	£381,250	£303,750
2018	£550,000	£201,000	£375,000	£316,250
2019	£620,000	£280,000	£400,000	£307,000
2020	£610,000	£205,000	£390,000	£330,000
2021	£659,000	£220,000	£426,000	£340,000
2022	£680,000	£223,750	£480,000	£360,000
2023	£615,000	£217,500	£432,000	£355,000
2024	£630,000	£186,000	£415,000	£341,500
2025	£680,000	£210,000	£475,000	£375,000
2026	£605,000	£239,000	£443,000	£367,250

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burstead.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£375	£340	£397	£394
2017	£402	£350	£395	£367
2018	£378	£343	£416	£370
2019	£394	£511	£412	£367
2020	£414	£387	£413	£366
2021	£445	£409	£436	£412
2022	£464	£431	£489	£496
2023	£497	£384	£458	£507
2024	£469	£376	£465	£444
2025	£478	£377	£470	£438
2026	£490	£377	£481	£476

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district.

Band A£1,551

Band B£1,810

Band C£2,069

Band D£2,327

Band E£2,844

Band F£3,362

Band G£3,879

Band H£4,654

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Burstead ward.

Local councillors

Kevin Blake

Burstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative