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Burnham-on-Crouch vs Hullbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricBurnham-on-CrouchHullbridge
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurnham-on-CrouchHullbridge
Population7,8065,709
Median Age47.746.6
Median Household Income£31,937£37,256
Employment Rate56.4%57.5%
Owner Occupied76.2%80.6%
Degree-Level Qualified25.4%22.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnham On Crouch and Hullbridge?
Burnham On Crouch and Hullbridge are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnham On Crouch or Hullbridge?
Burnham On Crouch is cheaper, with an average house price of £376,492.
Is Burnham On Crouch or Hullbridge safer?
Burnham On Crouch has the lower crime rate at 43.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnham On Crouch or Hullbridge?
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 Hullbridge?
Hullbridge has faster average broadband at 407.6 Mbps.

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