Ashingdon vs Burnham-on-Crouch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnham On Crouch wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Burnham-on-Crouch
£376,492
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Burnham-on-Crouch
43.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Burnham-on-Crouch
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Burnham-on-Crouch
369.1
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Burnham-on-Crouch
70.9
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Burnham-on-Crouch
£31,937
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ashingdon commands an average of £437,500, compared with £376,492 in Burnham On Crouch – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Burnham On Crouch it is a flat at £206,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Burnham On Crouch (£504,099 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ashingdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.6 per 1,000 versus 43.7 per 1,000 in Burnham On Crouch. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Burnham On Crouch it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Ashingdon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Burnham On Crouch. There are 1 schools in Ashingdon and 3 in Burnham On Crouch.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnham-on-Crouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Burnham-on-Crouch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.0 Mbps in Ashingdon and 369.1 Mbps in Burnham On Crouch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 93.3% in Burnham On Crouch. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 69.7% in Burnham On Crouch.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (433 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burnham On Crouch, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Ashingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,231 in Burnham On Crouch. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Burnham On Crouch.
Burnham On Crouch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £31,937 in Burnham On Crouch. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 47.7 in Burnham On Crouch. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 56.4% in Burnham On Crouch. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 76.2% in Burnham On Crouch. Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 and Burnham On Crouch has 7,806.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Burnham-on-Crouch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 7,806 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £31,937 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 76.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 25.4% |
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