Burnham-on-Crouch vs Mayland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burnham On Crouch is about 18% cheaper on average. Mayland 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
Mayland
£461,522
Crime Rate
Burnham-on-Crouch
43.7
Mayland
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnham-on-Crouch
100.0%
Mayland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnham-on-Crouch
369.1
Mayland
348.8
EPC Rating
Burnham-on-Crouch
70.9
Mayland
71.3
Median Income
Burnham-on-Crouch
£31,937
Mayland
£34,276
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 £461,522 in Mayland. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Crouch is a flat at £206,857, while in Mayland it is a flat at £147,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Burnham On Crouch (£206,857 vs £147,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mayland prices grew faster — 45% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.3 offences per 1,000 people, Mayland is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Burnham On Crouch's 43.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Crouch is violent-crime, while in Mayland 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 Mayland.
Burnham-on-Crouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mayland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnham-on-Crouch | Mayland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burnham On Crouch enjoy 369.1 Mbps on average, while Mayland lags behind at 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Burnham On Crouch and 93% in Mayland. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Burnham On Crouch and 63.5% in Mayland.
Burnham On Crouch is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (369 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Mayland is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Burnham On Crouch's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,231 in Burnham On Crouch and £1,219 in Mayland. 61.1% of homes in Burnham On Crouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Mayland.
Mayland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnham On Crouch has a population of 7,806 while Mayland has 3,740. Median household income is £34,275.8 in Mayland and £31,937 in Burnham On Crouch. The median age is 47.7 in Burnham On Crouch and 45 in Mayland. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burnham On Crouch and 59.9% in Mayland.
| Indicator | Burnham-on-Crouch | Mayland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,806 | 3,740 |
| 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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