Postcode SS7 4NU is located in an urban city, within the St George's area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Benfleet North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benfleet North is £58,496 per year. The median sale price in St George's is £386,500 (around £393 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £430,000. The nearest station is Rayleigh, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Benfleet North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,670 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Benfleet North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Benfleet North is £58,496 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SS7 4NU.
Benfleet North near SS7 4NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rayleigh located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £386,500 (about £393 per square foot) in St George's area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £374 |
| Terraced | 8 | £389,000 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £382,500 | £402 |
| Flats | 5 | £260,000 | £383 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £158,000 | £285,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £161,250 | £306,500 | £279,750 |
| 2018 | £388,750 | £200,000 | £315,000 | £285,500 |
| 2019 | £387,500 | £140,000 | £304,200 | £316,000 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £159,000 | £320,000 | £312,500 |
| 2021 | £389,000 | £178,000 | £345,000 | £325,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £217,500 | £395,000 | £336,250 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £174,000 | £376,250 | £356,000 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £203,000 | £375,000 | £352,500 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £260,000 | £382,500 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £222,500 | £370,750 | £437,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £238 | £306 | £273 |
| 2017 | £348 | £276 | £313 | £292 |
| 2018 | £313 | £348 | £312 | £324 |
| 2019 | £324 | £271 | £323 | £297 |
| 2020 | £330 | £315 | £315 | £316 |
| 2021 | £344 | £345 | £351 | £326 |
| 2022 | £395 | £321 | £400 | £391 |
| 2023 | £367 | £342 | £392 | £388 |
| 2024 | £381 | £427 | £364 | £351 |
| 2025 | £374 | £375 | £396 | £368 |
| 2026 | £383 | £362 | £376 | £335 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS7 4NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 107, Woodside Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 4NU | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 111, Woodside Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 4NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 94, Woodside Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 4NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £398,560 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 5, Seamore Walk, Benfleet, SS7 4NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 168, Moreland Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 4JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 |
In the SS7 4NU postcode area, located within Benfleet North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Montgomerie Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodham Ley Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Robert Drake Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS7 4NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green Barn Farm Shop | Canvey Way, North Benfleet, Wickford, SS12 9JR | Walking directions to The Green Barn Farm Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | 159 Church Road, Benfleet, SS7 4EN | Walking directions to Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS7 4NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dean Silk
St George's - Elected 2 May 2024
Nanine Pachy
St George's - Elected 2 May 2024
Nicola Lyn Benson
St George's - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS7 4NU records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around SS7 4NU in St George's is £386,500 (about £393 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SS7 4NU, including Montgomerie Primary School (Good), Woodham Ley Primary School (Good) and The Robert Drake Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS7 4NU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS7 4NU is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dean Silk (The People's Independent Party), Nanine Pachy (The People's Independent Party) and Nicola Lyn Benson (The People's Independent Party).