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Burnham-on-Crouch vs Danbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBurnham-on-CrouchDanbury
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurnham-on-CrouchDanbury
Population7,8066,196
Median Age47.745
Median Household Income£31,937£34,275.8
Employment Rate56.4%59.9%
Owner Occupied76.2%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.4%30.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnham On Crouch and Danbury?
Burnham On Crouch and Danbury are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Crouch or Danbury?
Burnham On Crouch is cheaper, with an average house price of £376,492.
Is Burnham On Crouch or Danbury safer?
Burnham On Crouch has the lower crime rate at 43.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnham On Crouch or Danbury?
Burnham On Crouch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burnham On Crouch or Danbury?
Burnham On Crouch has faster average broadband at 369.1 Mbps.

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