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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 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 3.5% 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. The median sale price in South Benfleet is £390,000 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £349,000 and £470,000. 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
50
Deprivation level
4/10
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
26.72(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.71(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-10%)
Other theft
4.23(-23%)
Public order
3.6(-30%)
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

Median price: £390,000
Price per sq ft: £405
Sales (last 12 months): 128
Typical range (middle 50%): £349K – £470K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £405 per square foot) in South Benfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Benfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£515,000£406
Terraced7£385,000£390
Semi-Detached61£378,000£410
Flats15£223,000£395

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Benfleet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Benfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,000£277,500£285,000—
2017£410,000£218,000£318,000£305,000
2018£395,000£185,000£310,000£293,000
2019£423,750£235,000£325,000£309,000
2020£447,500£202,500£325,000£305,000
2021£507,500£265,000£340,000£346,498
2022£530,000£260,000£382,000£325,000
2023£482,500£200,000£375,000£337,500
2024£496,500£241,250£395,000£382,500
2025£470,000£230,000£395,000£375,000
2026£485,000£225,000£371,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Benfleet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Benfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£399£304—
2017£327£348£336£349
2018£346£294£337£312
2019£345£375£348£486
2020£348£312£346£326
2021£368£404£388£388
2022£410£416£410£446
2023£360£345£438£400
2024£403£405£395£363
2025£407£403£397£406
2026£397£407£453£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Benfleet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet

Is South Benfleet safe?

South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet?

The median sale price in South Benfleet is £390,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Benfleet?

South Benfleet has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is South Benfleet?

South Benfleet scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Benfleet sits around rank 22,800 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 South Benfleet?

The average household income in South Benfleet is around £61,569 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin South Benfleet

SS75AA

Limetree Avenue

SS71PP

High Street

SS75JB

Brook Road

SS75FJ

Halle Mews

SS75JP

Hall Farm Close

SS75DR

Watlington Road

SS75LH

High Road

SS75JQ

Hope Road

SS75BE

Uplands Close

SS71NG

Station Road

SS71NB

The Close

SS71NZ

Attwell Mews

SS75ET

Curlew Drive

SS75DL

Perry Road

SS71NS

School Lane

SS75AJ

Wincoat Close

SS71NW

Station Road

SS75LP

Church Corner

SS71NR

St Marys Road

SS75DP

Loten Road

SS71DY

Cumberland Avenue

SS75EL

Raven Drive

SS71ND

High Street

SS71NT

Karen Close

SS75AS

Elm View Road

SS75ED

Saxon Way

SS75EN

Swallow Drive

SS71LH

St Marys Drive

SS75JA

Brook Road

SS75NN

Oakfield Road

SS75JW

Hall Farm Road

SS71LR

Essex Way

SS75AX

Jotmans Lane

SS75AG

High Road

SS71EG

Thundersley Park Road

SS75DF

Woodham Road

SS75NU

Cumberland Avenue

SS71JS

Alexandra Road

SS71LD

Greenwood Avenue

SS71NP

Grosvenor Road

SS75DN

Philmead Road

SS75HS

Sanderlings

SS75LJ

St Marys Close

SS71DT

Oakfield Road

SS75EG

Greenways

SS75BL

Jotmans Lane

SS75HW

High Road

SS75NS

Oakfield Road

SS75DH

Tyrrell Road

SS75AR

Elm View Road

SS75HP

High Road

SS75JS

Hall Farm Road

SS71JP

Kings Road

SS75DA

Appleton Road

SS75HL

High Road

SS71NL

St Marys Road

SS71DX

Cumberland Avenue

SS71LA

Adelaide Gardens

SS71NQ

Highcliff Road

SS71NA

High Street

SS75PB

Cumberland Avenue

SS75AW

Wavertree Road

SS75AH

Wincoat Drive

SS75DG

Woodham Road

SS71LF

Sidwell Avenue

SS75EY

Richmond Avenue

SS75BD

Shorefields

SS75HF

Richmond Avenue

SS75AP

Wavertree Road

SS71JU

Sweet Briar Avenue

SS75DE

Appleton Road

SS71LB

St Marys Drive

SS71PA

Vicarage Hill

SS71LG

Sidwell Lane

SS75DB

Appleton Road

SS75AE

High Road

SS75BH

Jotmans Lane

SS75AQ

High Road

SS75EF

Danesfield

SS75HJ

Benfleet Park Road

SS71EF

Con Way

SS71PB

Vicarage Hill

SS71LE

Sidwell Chase

SS71NH

Eastleigh Road

SS75HQ

Merrivale

SS75DD

Loten Road

SS71DE

Clarence Road

SS75EB

Boyce View Drive

SS75AY

Uplands Road

SS75LN

High Road

SS75PL

Kents Hill Road

SS75EH

Woodham Park Drive

SS75DW

Philmead Road

SS71BZ

High Street

SS71EE

Downesway

SS75JH

Hope Road

SS75EE

Danesfield

SS75HZ

High Road

SS71NN

St Marys Road

SS75JT

Green Road