A complete guide to property investment in Burnham-on-Crouch.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Burnham-on-Crouch sits quietly on the Essex coast, offering a property market shaped by its mature, settled population. The area is dominated by older residents, with a population aged 60 and over in the 95th percentile, and a notable lack of younger adults or families. Owner-occupation is high, and the market sees a steady, if not brisk, pace with properties taking an average of 65 days to sell. Prices are moderate compared to some hotspots, with a median price per square foot of £359 per sq ft, and affordability is reasonable given the price-to-income ratio of 6.1.
Rental yields are modest at 3.8%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves 4.1%. Capital growth over the past year has changed by -5.7%, but the three-year figure is a more positive 5.2%.
Median price per sq ft
£359 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-5.7%
Sales in past year
126
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Burnham-on-Crouch, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£457,500
25% of properties below...
£317,500
75% of properties below...
£646,250
Most expensive property
£9,920,000
Live listings
112
Median days on market
65
Looking ahead, Burnham-on-Crouch is likely to remain a slow-and-steady market rather than a hotspot for rapid growth. The area’s demographic profile, with a strong bias towards retirees and older owner-occupiers, points to continued stability but little in the way of new demand from younger buyers or renters.
Rental yields are expected to hover around current levels of 3.8%, and affordability should remain manageable, given the price-to-income ratio of 6.1 and rent-to-income ratio of 25.1%. Investors should not expect dramatic capital appreciation, but the three-year annualised growth of 1.7% suggests that slow, incremental gains are possible. In summary, Burnham-on-Crouch suits those who value predictability and are content with modest returns over the long term.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Burnham-on-Crouch, East of England
£599,950
4 bedroom detached house for sale
High Street, Burnham-On-Crouch
£550,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Sandpit Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch
£100,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom park home for sale
Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0
£250,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Western Road, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, Es...
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.