Postcode SS7 5FJ is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Benfleet area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Benfleet is £61,569 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Benfleet has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
South Benfleet has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Benfleet is £61,569 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS7 5FJ.
South Benfleet near SS7 5FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Benfleet located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Benfleet | N/A | Walking directions to Benfleet |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,130,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Appleton
In the SS7 5FJ postcode area, located within South Benfleet, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.