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Benfleet Appleton

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 8 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
48
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
24(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-22%)
Vehicle crime
4.53(0%)
Public order
3.62(-30%)
Other theft
3.02(-46%)
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

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in Benfleet Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benfleet Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£477,500
Flats3£183,500
Semi-Detached30£376,250
Terraced4£383,500

10 years median price trend in Benfleet Appleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfleet Appleton.

All postcodes in Benfleet Appleton

SS75PT

Villa Road

SS71BS

Bowers Road

SS75SB

Oakwood Close

SS75TA

Dovesgate

SS75RR

Wellingbury

SS75TT

Romsey Way

SS75UU

Lea Road

SS74BU

Rushbottom Lane

SS75PZ

Bowers Road

SS75RS

The Willows

SS75TJ

London Road

SS75SW

Southwold Crescent

SS75XS

Kents Hill Road

SS75PU

Albion Road

SS75XG

St Clements Road

SS71BH

Bowers Road

SS74LT

Glebelands

SS75QR

Hawthorns

SS74LW

St George's

SS75SJ

London Road

SS75TL

London Road

SS71BT

Felstead Road

SS74PQ

Hamley Close

SS72PF

High Street

SS74DJ

Albert Road

SS75TN

London Road

SS75TS

Malwood Drive

SS75UY

Stanway Road

SS71BQ

Downer Road

SS74DN

Rushbottom Lane

SS74DQ

Leaside

SS75AL

High Road

SS75NG

Kimberley Road

SS75TB

Thornbridge

SS75RB

Clifton Avenue

SS75RF

High Road

SS75RP

The Spinnakers

SS74LD

The Lawns

SS75SL

Eastern Avenue

SS75XR

London Road

SS75SX

West Green

SS75UA

Bouldrewood Road

SS75XQ

Glenridding

SS75RG

High Road

SS75BY

Field View

SS71BJ

Felstead Road

SS74DL

Lower Church Road

SS75FL

Williams Croft

SS75SD

Gowan Close

SS75XX

Gifford Road

SS75BW

Grangewood

SS75RL

Croft Road

SS75RZ

High Road

SS75UR

New Park Road

SS75RH

Croft Close

SS75UT

New Park Road

SS75TR

Romsey Crescent

SS75SA

Gowan Brae

SS75TE

Westwater

SS75UX

Stanway Road

SS75QW

Silvadene

SS75TH

London Road

SS75XT

Kents Hill Road

SS74DF

Wycombe Avenue

SS75RX

Chestnut Grove

SS75TD

Saxonville

SS75RE

High Road

SS75SP

Southwold Crescent

SS75XH

St Clements Road

SS75RQ

Croft Road

SS74PF

Wren Close

SS75FG

London Road

SS75PX

Kents Hill Road

SS75RY

Elmhurst Avenue

SS75SU

High Road

SS75RJ

Lynn View Close

SS75RN

Croft Road

SS75QJ

Merton Road

SS75SE

Gowan Close

SS75SS

Hatley Gardens

SS75NQ

Kimberley Road

SS75PQ

Martins Mews

SS75TU

Romsey Drive

SS74DD

Bartley Close

SS74RA

Steeple Heights

SS75TX

Homefields Avenue

SS74EF

Arundel Road

SS75ND

South View Road

SS74EG

Kennedy Close

SS75QL

Villa Road

SS75ST

Hatley Gardens

SS75XB

St Clements Road

SS74DB

Bartley Road

SS75FH

Merton Close

SS75QG

Clifton Avenue

SS75NE

South View Road

SS75TG

London Road

SS74DE

Clare Road

SS75QH

Holtynge

SS75RW

High Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.