Burnham-on-Crouch vs Hullbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burnham On Crouch offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. 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
Hullbridge
£516,956
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Crouch
43.7
Hullbridge
43.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Crouch
100.0%
Hullbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Crouch
369.1
Hullbridge
407.6
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Crouch
70.9
Hullbridge
69.3
Median Income
Burnham-on-Crouch
£31,937
Hullbridge
£37,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Burnham On Crouch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £376,492 versus £516,956 in Hullbridge. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Crouch is a flat at £206,857, while in Hullbridge it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Hullbridge (£390,817 vs £309,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hullbridge prices grew faster — 67% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Burnham On Crouch (43.7 per 1,000) compared to Hullbridge (43.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnham On Crouch is violent-crime, while in Hullbridge 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Burnham On Crouch: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hullbridge.
Burnham-on-Crouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hullbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Crouch | Hullbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hullbridge enjoy 407.6 Mbps on average, while Burnham On Crouch lags behind at 369.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Burnham On Crouch and 98.8% in Hullbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Burnham On Crouch and 78.1% in Hullbridge.
Hullbridge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (408 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burnham On Crouch is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Hullbridge's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,231 in Burnham On Crouch and £1,188 in Hullbridge. 61.1% of homes in Burnham On Crouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Hullbridge.
Burnham On Crouch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnham On Crouch has a population of 7,806 while Hullbridge has 5,709. Median household income is £37,256 in Hullbridge and £31,937 in Burnham On Crouch. The median age is 47.7 in Burnham On Crouch and 46.6 in Hullbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burnham On Crouch and 57.5% in Hullbridge.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Crouch | Hullbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,806 | 5,709 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,937 | £37,256 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% | 80.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 22.8% |
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