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Benfleet Appleton

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 57 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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 in Benfleet Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£472,500	£359,000	£408,750	£602,500	£744,750
Flats	5	£176,000	£175,000	£175,000	£183,500	£215,100
Semi-Detached	31	£375,000	£297,500	£335,000	£403,000	£477,500
Terraced	4	£355,000	£242,875	£304,375	£381,750	£385,950

10 years median price trend in Benfleet Appleton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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