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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 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.