Burnham-on-Crouch vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnham On Crouch wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Burnham On Crouch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnham On Crouch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnham-on-Crouch
£376,492
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Crouch
43.7
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Crouch
100.0%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Crouch
369.1
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Crouch
70.9
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Burnham-on-Crouch
£31,937
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £376,492, Burnham On Crouch undercuts Danbury (£602,125) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Crouch is a flat at £206,857, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Danbury (£340,000 vs £206,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnham On Crouch prices grew faster — 23% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Burnham On Crouch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.7 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Danbury. The most common crime category in Burnham On Crouch is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Burnham On Crouch, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Danbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burnham-on-Crouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Crouch | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burnham On Crouch averages 369.1 Mbps – ahead of Danbury's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Burnham On Crouch and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Burnham On Crouch and 63.5% in Danbury.
Burnham On Crouch is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (369 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Danbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Burnham On Crouch averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,231 in Burnham On Crouch and £1,219 in Danbury. 61.1% of homes in Burnham On Crouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
Danbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Danbury and £31,937 in Burnham On Crouch. The median age is 47.7 in Burnham On Crouch and 45 in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 76.2% in Burnham On Crouch versus 71.2% in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burnham On Crouch and 59.9% in Danbury.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Crouch | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,806 | 6,196 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,937 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 30.4% |
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