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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 50 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
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

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in South Benfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached32£480,000
Flats16£229,000
Semi-Detached49£382,500
Terraced3£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

SS71LT

Essex Way

SS75PP

Kents Hill Road

SS75BQ

Shorefield

SS71EB

Constitution Hill

SS75EA

Boyce View Drive

SS75HE

Richmond Avenue

SS75JF

Brook Road

SS75EP

Woodham Park Drive

SS75BJ

Jotmans Lane

SS75HN

High Road

SS75NA

South View Road

SS75JN

Fleet Road

SS71DU

Oakfield Road

SS75DQ

Tyrrell Road

SS75NW

Oakfield Road

SS71LJ

Norwood Drive

SS75HX

High Road

SS75JR

Hall Farm Road

SS71LS

Essex Way

SS75DS

Watlington Road

SS75BZ

Holly Mews

SS75DJ

Perry Road

SS75HG

Benfleet Park Road

SS71NF

High Street

SS75EQ

Greenways

SS75ER

Linnet Drive

SS75DT

Watlington Road

SS75FN

Warby Close

SS75HY

High Road

SS75JG

Brook Road

SS75BB

Uplands Road

SS75AD

High Road

SS75AN

Wavertree Road

SS75HH

Merrivale

SS75EW

Dove Drive

SS75EJ

Peregrine Drive

SS75BG

High Beeches

SS71JR

Hillside Road

SS71LQ

Sidwell Park

SS75JE

Fleet Road

SS75PA

Cumberland Avenue

SS75JD

Hall Farm Road

SS75HB

High Road

SS75AF

High Road

SS71LW

High Street

SS71NE

High Street

SS75JJ

Hope Road

SS75NT

Oakfield Close

SS75HD

Appleton

SS71NU

Glyders

SS75NP

Oakfield Road

SS75AB

Limetree Avenue

SS75HA

High Road

SS75NB

Melcombe Road

SS71LP

Essex Way

SS71NJ

Mill Hill

SS75PN

Kents Hill Road

SS75AU

Meggison Way

SS75JL

Fleet Road

SS71ED

Constitution Hill

SS75NY

Cumberland Avenue

SS71LX

Essex Way

SS75ES

Kingfisher Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.