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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 moderate 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. 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
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Tarpots

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £369,750 in Tarpots area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tarpots 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 Tarpots over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£475,000
Flats18£240,000
Semi-Detached39£367,000
Terraced4£383,500

10 years median price trend in Tarpots

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tarpots.

All postcodes in Tarpots

SS71BS

Bowers Road

SS75SB

Oakwood Close

SS74AN

Selbourne Road

SS75RR

Wellingbury

SS75TT

Romsey Way

SS75UU

Lea Road

SS74BY

London Road

SS75PZ

Bowers Road

SS75TJ

London Road

SS74EP

Church Road

SS74AB

Kents Hill Road North

SS75UN

London Road

SS71AR

Catherine Road

SS73EU

Spencer Road

SS74BB

Linden Leas

SS75SW

Southwold Crescent

SS75XS

Kents Hill Road

SS73HJ

Church Road

SS75XG

St Clements Road

SS71BH

Bowers Road

SS73HS

Spencer Road

SS75SJ

London Road

SS73HP

Downer Road North

SS75TL

London Road

SS74PL

Church Road

SS71HY

Catherine Road

SS72PF

High Street

SS73EH

Rhoda Road North

SS74AE

Hazlemere Road

SS75TS

Malwood Drive

SS75UY

Stanway Road

SS74BD

Linden Close

SS71AW

London Road

SS73HH

Church Road

SS71BL

London Road

SS71BQ

Downer Road

SS74AQ

Barncombe Close

SS74BN

Lambeth Road

SS75XP

London Road

SS74AF

Hazlemere Road

SS74BX

Rushbottom Lane

SS75SL

Eastern Avenue

SS75UG

London Road

SS75XR

London Road

SS74BP

Church Road

SS74BS

Kennington Avenue

SS75SX

West Green

SS75UA

Bouldrewood Road

SS75XQ

Glenridding

SS75BY

Field View

SS71BJ

Felstead Road

SS74FE

Linden Road

SS75BJ

Jotmans Lane

SS75FL

Williams Croft

SS75SD

Gowan Close

SS75XX

Gifford Road

SS75BW

Grangewood

SS75RL

Croft Road

SS75RZ

High Road

SS75UR

New Park Road

SS71JA

Bowers Road

SS74BH

Maytree Walk

SS75RH

Croft Close

SS75UT

New Park Road

SS75TR

Romsey Crescent

SS71HZ

Rhoda Road

SS73EL

Stanley Road

SS74AZ

Waverley Road

SS74BG

Manor Road

SS75SA

Gowan Brae

SS75UX

Stanway Road

SS75XT

Kents Hill Road

SS71AT

Bowers Road

SS73HW

Chesterfield Avenue

SS71AU

Rhoda Road

SS73ET

Spencer Road

SS74AH

Chesterfield Avenue

SS71AX

London Road

SS74AJ

Chesterfield Avenue

SS75SP

Southwold Crescent

SS75XH

St Clements Road

SS75RQ

Croft Road

SS73EW

Downer Road North

SS75FG

London Road

SS75PX

Kents Hill Road

SS75SU

High Road

SS75RJ

Lynn View Close

SS74AD

Kents Hill Road North

SS75BL

Jotmans Lane

SS75SE

Gowan Close

SS75SS

Hatley Gardens

SS74AG

Hazlemere Road

SS74BZ

Elgar Close

SS75TU

Romsey Drive

SS73ER

Thundersley Church Road

SS75TX

Homefields Avenue

SS75ST

Hatley Gardens

SS75XB

St Clements Road

SS75UH

London Road

SS71BN

London Road

Data Sources

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