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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

SS75DD

Loten Road

SS71EF

Con Way

SS75DQ

Tyrrell Road

SS75LH

High Road

SS71DY

Cumberland Avenue

SS71LB

St Marys Drive

SS75DT

Watlington Road

SS75EQ

Greenways

SS75HB

High Road

SS71JR

Hillside Road

SS75BH

Jotmans Lane

SS75DA

Appleton Road

SS75HX

High Road

SS75BD

Shorefields

SS75JB

Brook Road

SS71BZ

High Street

SS71DE

Clarence Road

SS75AR

Elm View Road

SS75JD

Hall Farm Road

SS75EE

Danesfield

SS75HL

High Road

SS75JJ

Hope Road

SS71EG

Thundersley Park Road

SS71PA

Vicarage Hill

SS75DN

Philmead Road

SS75JQ

Hope Road

SS75NA

South View Road

SS71LP

Essex Way

SS71EB

Constitution Hill

SS75EJ

Peregrine Drive

SS75NP

Oakfield Road

SS71JS

Alexandra Road

SS75EW

Dove Drive

SS75HP

High Road

SS71NN

St Marys Road

SS75DG

Woodham Road

SS75ER

Linnet Drive

SS71LX

Essex Way

SS75DP

Loten Road

SS75EN

Swallow Drive

SS75HA

High Road

SS71LA

Adelaide Gardens

SS71NL

St Marys Road

SS75HF

Richmond Avenue

SS75HY

High Road

SS71LH

St Marys Drive

SS71NU

Glyders

SS75BE

Uplands Close

SS75EP

Woodham Park Drive

SS75JA

Brook Road

SS75LJ

St Marys Close

SS75BB

Uplands Road

SS75NS

Oakfield Road

SS75AB

Limetree Avenue

SS75BQ

Shorefield

SS75DH

Tyrrell Road

SS75JP

Hall Farm Close

SS75NN

Oakfield Road

SS71DX

Cumberland Avenue

SS75AP

Wavertree Road

SS75AS

Elm View Road

SS71EE

Downesway

SS75PA

Cumberland Avenue

Data Sources

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