Burnham-on-Crouch is a compact riverside town in the district of Maldon, on the north bank of the River Crouch where the river opens into the Crouch estuary on the edge of Essex. Its setting of mudflats, salt marshes and creeks on the Dengie Peninsula gives it strong birdlife and estuarine character, and the old quay, boat yards and maritime buildings reflect a long nautical history.
Today the town is best known for its sailing and yachting culture - a busy marina, boatbuilding and chandlery businesses and the annual regatta draw a steady influx of visitors - while local shops, pubs and cafes serve a mix of residents, weekend sailors and retirees. Good rail and road links make it a commuter and holiday destination for people from England's south‑east, and its economy blends marine services, tourism and small‑scale retail.
Postcode districts covering Burnham-on-Crouch
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 6.9 miles
- Basildon 15.7 miles
- Colchester 18.2 miles
- Chelmsford 15.8 miles
- Gillingham 20.6 miles
- Grays 22.8 miles
- Chatham 22.3 miles
- Gravesend 23.2 miles
- Braintree 20.5 miles
- Brentwood 21.4 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.7 miles
- Sittingbourne 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burnham-on-Crouch South Ward 0.6 miles
- Stoneyhills Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Creeksea Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch North Ward 1.5 miles
- Southminster Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Paglesham Parish 2.6 miles
- Althorne Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Roche North and Rural Ward 3.1 miles
- Asheldham Parish 3.4 miles
- Canewdon Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Steeple Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Foulness and The Wakerings Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Burnham-on-Crouch
CM0 8LL, CM0 8RA, CM0 8DA, CM0 8BS, CM0 8JW, CM0 8HJ, CM0 8AX, CM0 8EJ, CM0 8BW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 6.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 30.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Southminster Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels in Burnham-on-Crouch Ad
Schools in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Primary
- Ormiston Rivers Academy Secondary
- St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 7.5 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 7.8 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 8.4 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 11 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 12.6 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 13.2 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15.5 miles
- Central Beach Beach 16.7 miles
- Hylands Estate 16.8 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 17 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 17.7 miles