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Burstead

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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burstead is £66,138 per year. 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

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 in Burstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Burstead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	49	£680,000	£484,000	£550,000	£835,000	£1,034,000
Flats	24	£192,500	£117,525	£158,250	£228,125	£272,750
Semi-Detached	61	£462,500	£365,000	£405,000	£520,000	£625,000
Terraced	32	£375,000	£305,500	£335,125	£410,500	£490,500

10 years median price trend in Burstead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail