Burnham-on-Crouch sits on the northern shore of the River Crouch estuary in the district of Maldon, Essex, England. Its riverside setting is dominated by mudflats, salt marshes and open water, giving wide estuary views and an atmosphere shaped by tides and sea air; the town forms a natural gateway to the Dengie peninsula and is served by the Crouch Valley rail line, keeping a strong link with nearby coastal villages.
Historically a small port with fishing and oyster-gathering roots, Burnham has developed a lively marine economy centred on yachting, boatyards and watersports and is best known locally for its annual sailing events, including the long-running Burnham Week. The quayside, marina and town centre combine maritime heritage, independent shops and cafes, and a community popular with sailors and visitors alike, giving it a distinctive coastal character within Maldon district.
Postcode districts covering Burnham-on-Crouch
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 8 miles
- Basildon 17.1 miles
- Colchester 17.9 miles
- Chelmsford 17 miles
- Gillingham 21.4 miles
- Grays 24.2 miles
- Chatham 23.2 miles
- Gravesend 24.5 miles
- Braintree 21.3 miles
- Brentwood 22.9 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 17.5 miles
- Sittingbourne 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burnham-on-Crouch North Ward 0.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch South Ward 1.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Stoneyhills Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Southminster Built-up area 2 miles
- Creeksea Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Asheldham Parish 2.9 miles
- Dengie Parish 3.5 miles
- Paglesham Parish 3.5 miles
- Foulness Parish 3.6 miles
- Althorne Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Foulness and The Wakerings Ward 4 miles
Example postcodes in Burnham-on-Crouch
CM0 8BL, CM0 8RR, CM0 8SX, CM0 8XJ, CM0 8FJ, CM0 8TA, CM0 8JY, CM0 8JS, CM0 8DS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 7.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 31.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Southminster Railway Station 1.8 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
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 6.8 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 8.6 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.4 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10.2 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 13.4 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 14 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 14.4 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15 miles
- Central Beach Beach 16.5 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 17.3 miles
- University of Essex University 17.4 miles