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Benfleet Appleton

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About

Benfleet Appleton is a residential area located in Castle Point, Essex. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including detached and semi-detached homes, with some older properties and newer developments. It is situated near Benfleet town center, providing easy access to local shops, schools, and transport links, including Benfleet railway station for connections to London.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, such as Hadleigh Park and Benfleet Downs, offering walking and cycling routes. Appleton Drive is a key road in the area, with nearby schools like Appleton School serving the community. The neighborhood is primarily family-oriented, with a quiet atmosphere and convenient amenities.

Area overview

On average Benfleet Appleton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Benfleet Appleton is £48,500 per year. There are 8 schools in Benfleet Appleton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

3.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Benfleet Appleton Population

6,626

Population density

3,709.1 per km²

Demographics

British

6,051

91.28%

African

139

2.1%

Indian

1.22%

Other White

1.04%

Other Asian

0.74%

Total population: 6,629

Housing

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

3.02%

Other forms of private rent

1.51%

Total households: 2,645

Property prices in Benfleet Appleton

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £377,750 in Benfleet Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £835,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£480,000	£352,000	£396,875	£612,500	£714,000
Flats	7	£176,000	£150,500	£175,000	£204,250	£235,500
Semi-Detached	29	£375,000	£320,000	£345,000	£400,000	£467,000
Terraced	7	£375,000	£264,250	£350,000	£379,500	£384,900

10 years price trend in Benfleet Appleton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail