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South Benfleet

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About

South Benfleet is a settlement situated on the northern bank of Benfleet Creek, within the larger urban area of Benfleet. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war developments to more modern estates. Local shopping needs are served by a compact high street near the railway station, which provides a direct link to London Fenchurch Street.

The landscape is defined by the tidal creek and the low-lying marshes of the adjacent Benfleet and Southend Marshes, which form part of a larger nature reserve. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church, with sections of the building dating back to the Norman period, situated on a slight rise overlooking the creek.

Area overview

On average South Benfleet has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Benfleet is £61,569 per year. There are 1 schools in South Benfleet: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Benfleet is home to around 8,047 people, with a population density of about 2,473.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Benfleet Population
8,047
Population density
2,473.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.36(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.96(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-22%)
Other theft
4.1(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.1(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,447
92.58%
Other White
136
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.82%
Irish
61
0.76%
Indian
59
0.73%
Total population: 8,044

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,425
21.21%
No qualifications
1,343
19.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,210
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,116
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
929
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,719

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,503
45.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,244
37.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
380
11.46%
Social rents from council
86
2.59%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.69%
Total households: 3,315

Property prices in South Benfleet

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in South Benfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£470,000
Flats12£256,250
Semi-Detached46£405,000
Terraced6£375,000

10 years median price trend in South Benfleet

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

All postcodes in South Benfleet

SS71NW

Station Road

SS75HD

Appleton

SS75DL

Perry Road

SS75DB

Appleton Road

SS75NB

Melcombe Road

SS71LE

Sidwell Chase

SS75AD

High Road

SS75DJ

Perry Road

SS75JF

Brook Road

SS75AE

High Road

SS75DS

Watlington Road

SS75EG

Greenways

SS71JP

Kings Road

SS75HN

High Road

SS75AY

Uplands Road

SS75AA

Limetree Avenue

SS71NZ

Attwell Mews

SS75LP

Church Corner

SS75JS

Hall Farm Road

SS71LR

Essex Way

SS71NJ

Mill Hill

SS75ET

Curlew Drive

SS75HE

Richmond Avenue

SS75NY

Cumberland Avenue

SS75PL

Kents Hill Road

SS71NE

High Street

SS71PB

Vicarage Hill

SS71NH

Eastleigh Road

SS75EB

Boyce View Drive

SS71DU

Oakfield Road

SS71LT

Essex Way

SS75AH

Wincoat Drive

SS75AJ

Wincoat Close

SS75EH

Woodham Park Drive

SS75NU

Cumberland Avenue

SS71LS

Essex Way

SS75FN

St Mary's

SS75HH

Merrivale

SS75NT

Oakfield Close

SS71ND

High Street

SS75AF

High Road

SS75AG

High Road

SS71NP

Grosvenor Road

SS75EF

Danesfield

SS71LQ

Sidwell Park

SS75DF

Woodham Road

SS75HQ

Merrivale

SS75HZ

High Road

SS75JG

Brook Road

SS75BJ

Jotmans Lane

SS75JN

Fleet Road

SS75HJ

Benfleet Park Road

SS75JT

Green Road

SS75AU

Meggison Way

SS71JU

Sweet Briar Avenue

SS75NW

Oakfield Road

SS71NA

High Street

SS75JE

Fleet Road

SS75JL

Fleet Road

SS71ED

Constitution Hill

SS71LJ

Norwood Drive

SS75EA

Boyce View Drive

SS75EL

Raven Drive

SS75HG

Benfleet Park Road

SS75JH

Hope Road

SS71LG

Sidwell Lane

SS71LW

High Street

SS75JW

Hall Farm Road

SS71NB

The Close

SS71NF

High Street

SS71NR

St Marys Road

SS75DR

Watlington Road

SS75LN

High Road

SS75PN

Kents Hill Road

SS75PP

Kents Hill Road

SS71LF

Sidwell Avenue

SS75AW

Wavertree Road

SS75FJ

Halle Mews

SS71NQ

Highcliff Road

SS75AQ

High Road

SS71NS

School Lane

SS71NG

Station Road

SS71PP

High Street

SS75EY

Richmond Avenue

SS71DT

Oakfield Road

SS71NT

Karen Close

SS75DE

Appleton Road

SS75JR

Hall Farm Road

SS75PB

Cumberland Avenue

SS71LD

Greenwood Avenue

SS75HS

Sanderlings

SS75HW

High Road

SS75AX

Jotmans Lane

SS75ES

Kingfisher Drive

SS75AN

Wavertree Road

SS75BL

Jotmans Lane

SS75BZ

Holly Mews

SS75DW

Philmead Road

SS75ED

Saxon Way

SS75BG

High Beeches

Data Sources

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