Burnham-on-Crouch vs Southminster

Property in Southminster commands an average of £385,095, compared with £376,492 in Burnham On Crouch – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Burnham On Crouch is a flat at £206,857, while in Southminster it is a flat at £152,639.

Southminster has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Burnham On Crouch at 43.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnham On Crouch is violent-crime, while in Southminster it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Burnham On Crouch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Southminster. There are 3 schools in Burnham On Crouch and 1 in Southminster.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 369.1 Mbps in Burnham On Crouch and 369.1 Mbps in Southminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Burnham On Crouch and 93.3% in Southminster. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Burnham On Crouch and 69.7% in Southminster.

→Burnham On Crouch is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (369 vs 369 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burnham On Crouch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Southminster averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,231 in Burnham On Crouch and £1,231 in Southminster. 61.1% of homes in Burnham On Crouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Southminster.

→Burnham On Crouch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,937 in Burnham On Crouch and £31,937 in Southminster. The median age is 47.7 in Burnham On Crouch and 47.7 in Southminster. Owner-occupancy is 76.2% in Burnham On Crouch versus 76.2% in Southminster. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burnham On Crouch and 56.4% in Southminster.

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