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About

Tarpots ward is a primarily residential area located in the centre of the borough of Castle Point. The housing is a mixture of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern infill developments. Its central position means it is well-connected by road, with the A13 and A130 providing key routes. Local shopping needs are served by a compact high street and several parades of shops offering everyday services. The area functions as a practical residential hub for the wider district.

The ward contains several areas of green space, including Tarpots Playing Field and the King George V Playing Field. These provide recreational facilities such as football pitches and playgrounds. The local community is served by a library and a community centre, which host various clubs and events. A notable local landmark is the distinctive red-brick water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline that dates from the early 20th century and serves as a visual reference point for the area.

Area overview

On average Tarpots has low deprivation and very high crime levels. 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 Tarpots is £62,719 per year. The median sale price in Tarpots is £380,500 (around £406 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,250 and £450,000. There are 1 schools in Tarpots: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Tarpots

Median price: £380,500
Price per sq ft: £406
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £316K – £450K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £380,500 (about £406 per square foot) in Tarpots area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tarpots over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£460,000£386
Semi-Detached48£378,500£414
Terraced4£321,250£420
Flats14£217,500£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tarpots

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tarpots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£188,000£290,000£280,000
2017£363,750£182,500£312,500£248,500
2018£399,995£220,000£315,000£281,250
2019£400,000£188,000£317,500£312,500
2020£450,000£210,000£315,000£307,500
2021£427,500£218,000£337,500£323,000
2022£527,500£272,500£375,000£300,000
2023£475,000£211,250£381,250£335,000
2024£426,500£188,000£364,000£350,000
2025£477,500£221,500£381,000£380,000
2026£475,000£231,500£365,625£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tarpots.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tarpots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£309£298£294
2017£300£316£310£339
2018£341£353£341£291
2019£343£339£343£320
2020£326£333£333£323
2021£371£373£376£326
2022£392£386£411£344
2023£413£373£409£372
2024£434£381£368£378
2025£410£345£392£415
2026£382£346£456£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tarpots.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tarpots 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Tarpots ward.

Local councillors

Benn Wimbledon

Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024

The People's Independent Party

Kieron David Bowker

Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024

The People's Independent Party

Michael Dearson

Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024

The People's Independent Party

Frequently asked questions about Tarpots

What is the average house price in Tarpots?

The median sale price in Tarpots is £380,500 (about £406 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tarpots?

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

How deprived is Tarpots?

Tarpots scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tarpots sits around rank 23,804 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 Tarpots?

The average household income in Tarpots is around £62,719 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Tarpots?

Tarpots is represented by 3 elected councillors: Benn Wimbledon (The People's Independent Party), Kieron David Bowker (The People's Independent Party) and Michael Dearson (The People's Independent Party).

All postcodesin Tarpots

SS75UA

Bouldrewood Road

SS75RR

Wellingbury

SS75SA

Gowan Brae

SS75RH

Croft Close

SS75BY

Field View

SS71AX

London Road

SS74BZ

Elgar Close

SS74BE

Manor Road

SS75UN

London Road

SS74BN

Lambeth Road

SS75XJ

St Clements Road

SS71HY

Catherine Road

SS73ET

Spencer Road

SS74AF

Hazlemere Road

SS75XR

London Road

SS75RJ

Lynn View Close

SS74AU

Waverley Road

SS71BH

Bowers Road

SS73HR

Chesterfield Avenue

SS71BJ

Felstead Road

SS74BA

Linden Road

SS73ES

Thundersley Church Road

SS74FE

Linden Road

SS75TZ

Malwood Road

SS75SJ

London Road

SS73HN

Stanley Road

SS75XQ

Glenridding

SS71AT

Bowers Road

SS71AR

Catherine Road

SS75XX

Gifford Road

SS75XS

Kents Hill Road

SS74AJ

Chesterfield Avenue

SS75SZ

Gleneagles

SS75TY

Homefields Avenue

SS75QA

Elounda Court

SS74AZ

Waverley Road

SS74AD

Kents Hill Road North

SS72PF

High Street

SS73HP

Downer Road North

SS75UX

Stanway Road

SS73HH

Church Road

SS75RL

Croft Road

SS74ET

Chancel Close

SS75XF

St Clements Close

SS74BD

Linden Close

SS71FQ

Catherine Road

SS75UT

New Park Road

SS74AW

Manor Road

SS74AX

Waverley Road

SS71BN

London Road

SS75TR

Romsey Crescent

SS75XG

St Clements Road

SS75TJ

London Road

SS74AY

Chesterfield Avenue

SS71AW

London Road

SS75TS

Malwood Drive

SS74BX

Rushbottom Lane

SS74AB

Kents Hill Road North

SS75UR

New Park Road

SS74AN

Selbourne Road

SS75PX

Kents Hill Road

SS74PL

Church Road

SS74AE

Hazlemere Road

SS73HL

Church Road

SS75XP

London Road

SS71JA

Bowers Road

SS75BW

Grangewood

SS75BJ

Jotmans Lane

SS71HZ

Rhoda Road

SS75SQ

London Road

SS75RZ

High Road

SS71FS

London Road

SS74AQ

Barncombe Close

SS74AG

Hazlemere Road

SS75SX

West Green

SS75SS

Hatley Gardens

SS74EN

Church Road

SS75FL

Williams Croft

SS74BB

Linden Leas

SS73HJ

Church Road

SS75UH

London Road

SS75SE

Gowan Close

SS74BH

Maytree Walk

SS73EG

Downer Road North

SS71BQ

Downer Road

SS73HW

Chesterfield Avenue

SS74EP

Church Road

SS75BL

Jotmans Lane

SS75XA

St Clements Road

SS75XB

St Clements Road

SS75PZ

Bowers Road

SS75TX

Homefields Avenue

SS71BS

Bowers Road

SS71AU

Rhoda Road

SS73EU

Spencer Road

SS74AL

Selbourne Road

SS73EH

Rhoda Road North

SS75SP

Southwold Crescent

SS75RW

High Road

SS71BG

London Road