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About

Benfleet's Appleton area is a residential district situated on the northern edge of the town, characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and post-war housing. The area is largely defined by its proximity to both open countryside and the urban centre, creating a settled, suburban atmosphere. Local amenities are focused along Church Road and Kiln Road, serving the community with essential shops and services. The topography gently slopes, offering occasional views across the surrounding Thames estuary landscape.

A notable local feature is the Hadleigh Ray, a narrow tidal creek that forms part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes, which borders the area. This contributes to a network of accessible footpaths leading into the wider Castle Point countryside. The area is anchored by its primary school and several local parks, providing focal points for community life. Transport links are provided by Benfleet railway station, connecting residents to London and Southend.

Area overview

On average Benfleet Appleton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benfleet Appleton is £63,071 per year. The median sale price in Benfleet Appleton is £440,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £362,500 and £490,500. There are 7 schools in Benfleet Appleton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Benfleet Appleton is home to around 6,626 people, with a population density of about 3,709.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benfleet Appleton Population
6,626
Population density
3,709.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.51(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-29%)
Other theft
4.53(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.62(-69%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,051
91.28%
African
139
2.1%
Indian
81
1.22%
Other White
69
1.04%
Other Asian
49
0.74%
Total population: 6,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,175
21.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,154
21.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,003
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
901
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,486

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,251
47.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,018
38.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
8.58%
Social rents from council
80
3.02%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.51%
Total households: 2,645

Property prices in Benfleet Appleton

Median price: £440,000
Price per sq ft: £396
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £363K – £491K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Benfleet Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benfleet Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£524,750£369
Semi-Detached40£381,000£421
Terraced4£321,250£420
Flats1£178,000£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benfleet Appleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfleet Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£200,000£290,000£260,000
2017£420,000£245,000£300,000£250,750
2018£439,995£207,500£315,000£300,000
2019£450,000£187,500£307,500£315,000
2020£430,000£172,000£315,000£321,500
2021£475,000£215,000£340,000£321,000
2022£522,500£176,000£368,000£318,000
2023£530,000£215,000£375,000£333,500
2024£492,000£176,000£380,000£362,500
2025£485,000£183,500£385,000£380,000
2026£524,750£178,000£375,750£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfleet Appleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benfleet Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£319£283£294
2017£317£243£333£338
2018£343£365£347£287
2019£332£423£344£320
2020£330£316£338£344
2021£344£369£378£317
2022£395£380£421£405
2023£383£337£414£364
2024£374£409£372£378
2025£404£379£397£415
2026£349£324£455£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benfleet Appleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benfleet Appleton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district.

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,864
Band H£4,637

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Benfleet Appleton

Is Benfleet Appleton safe?

Benfleet Appleton records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Benfleet Appleton?

The median sale price in Benfleet Appleton is £440,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Benfleet Appleton?

Benfleet Appleton has 6 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Benfleet Appleton?

Benfleet Appleton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Benfleet Appleton sits around rank 24,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Benfleet Appleton?

The average household income in Benfleet Appleton is around £63,071 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Benfleet Appleton

SS74EQ

Clare Road

SS75TU

Romsey Drive

SS75ST

Hatley Gardens

SS74LD

The Lawns

SS75RA

Clifton Avenue

SS75RG

High Road

SS75XF

St Clements Close

SS75QQ

Clifton Avenue

SS75NG

Kimberley Road

SS75SS

Hatley Gardens

SS71BT

Felstead Road

SS75PY

Almere

SS74DQ

Leaside

SS75TJ

London Road

SS75RU

High Road

SS75XT

Kents Hill Road

SS74DA

Louisa Avenue

SS74BU

Rushbottom Lane

SS75UX

Stanway Road

SS75SU

High Road

SS75XH

St Clements Road

SS75SW

Southwold Crescent

SS75RE

High Road

SS75XJ

St Clements Road

SS75FG

London Road

SS75TX

Homefields Avenue

SS75QA

Elounda Court

SS75SL

Eastern Avenue

SS74DD

Bartley Close

SS75SX

West Green

SS75SP

Southwold Crescent

SS75TH

London Road

SS74LT

Glebelands

SS75RX

Chestnut Grove

SS75XX

Gifford Road

SS75RH

Croft Close

SS75XQ

Glenridding

SS75BY

Field View

SS75SE

Gowan Close

SS75BW

Grangewood

SS75UP

London Road

SS75NQ

Kimberley Road

SS75RQ

Croft Road

SS75RZ

High Road

SS74DE

Clare Road

SS74DL

Lower Church Road

SS75SQ

London Road

SS75UT

New Park Road

SS75XG

St Clements Road

SS75UY

Stanway Road

SS74PE

Sadlers

SS71BG

London Road

SS75NE

South View Road

SS75QG

Clifton Avenue

SS75RB

Clifton Avenue

SS75TZ

Malwood Road

SS75FL

Williams Croft

SS75PW

Tamarisk

SS74EA

Rushbottom Lane

SS75QJ

Merton Road

SS75SG

Herongate

SS75TP

Romsey Road

SS75QL

Villa Road

SS75PT

Villa Road

SS75PS

Kents Hill Road

SS75QW

Silvadene

SS75RP

The Spinnakers

SS71BH

Bowers Road

SS75RF

High Road

SS75TE

Westwater

SS71BQ

Downer Road

SS74DJ

Albert Road

SS75RL

Croft Road

SS74RA

Steeple Heights

SS75SD

Gowan Close

SS74EL

Bartley Road

SS74PF

Wren Close

SS75RW

High Road

SS75RY

Elmhurst Avenue

SS74DG

Ivy Road

SS75TL

London Road

SS75RN

Croft Road

SS75TD

Saxonville

SS74PG

St Georges Walk

SS75SJ

London Road

SS75XS

Kents Hill Road

SS75QY

Southcliff

SS74PQ

Hamley Close

SS75TR

Romsey Crescent

SS75SZ

Gleneagles

SS75SR

Southwold Crescent

SS75AL

High Road

SS71BJ

Felstead Road

SS74DB

Bartley Road

SS75TG

London Road

SS75XU

Gifford Road

SS75FH

Merton Close

SS75ND

South View Road

SS75PX

Kents Hill Road

SS75UA

Bouldrewood Road