Postcode SS7 5HW is located in an urban city, within the St Mary's area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Benfleet area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Benfleet is £61,569 per year. The median sale price in St Mary's is £390,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Benfleet has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,333 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
South Benfleet has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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 5HW.
South Benfleet near SS7 5HW 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £396 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £505,000 | £409 |
| Terraced | 7 | £385,000 | £390 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £378,000 | £397 |
| Flats | 13 | £225,000 | £383 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £429,500 | £275,000 | £290,000 | — |
| 2017 | £435,000 | £210,000 | £320,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £197,500 | £310,000 | £306,000 |
| 2019 | £412,500 | £255,000 | £318,250 | £309,000 |
| 2020 | £460,000 | £227,000 | £322,500 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | £510,000 | £237,500 | £340,000 | £346,498 |
| 2022 | £602,000 | £273,750 | £385,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £262,500 | £375,000 | £337,500 |
| 2024 | £523,000 | £242,500 | £400,000 | £382,500 |
| 2025 | £516,250 | £235,000 | £405,000 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £470,000 | £225,000 | £371,000 | £385,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313 | £384 | £300 | — |
| 2017 | £335 | £370 | £336 | £349 |
| 2018 | £358 | £294 | £337 | £318 |
| 2019 | £356 | £388 | £349 | £486 |
| 2020 | £351 | £340 | £347 | £326 |
| 2021 | £395 | £390 | £387 | £388 |
| 2022 | £406 | £420 | £412 | £446 |
| 2023 | £363 | £381 | £442 | £400 |
| 2024 | £406 | £405 | £395 | £363 |
| 2025 | £421 | £375 | £393 | £406 |
| 2026 | £397 | £383 | £405 | £392 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS7 5HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 352, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HP | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 358, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £246,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 334, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 350, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HP | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2026 | 52, Richmond Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 5HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the SS7 5HW postcode area, located within South Benfleet, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | South Benfleet Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Nov 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kents Hill Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kents Hill Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS7 5HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 2 Jotmans Lane, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5AX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Elm View Store | 501 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5AD | Walking directions to Elm View Store |
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 5HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Lillis
St Mary's - Elected 2 May 2024
Russ Savage
St Mary's - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Anne Ainsley
St Mary's - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS7 5HW records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SS7 5HW in St Mary's is £390,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SS7 5HW, including South Benfleet Primary School (Good), Kents Hill Junior School (Good) and Kents Hill Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS7 5HW is Benfleet, about 1,220 m away.
SS7 5HW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,333 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 5HW is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Rob Lillis (The People's Independent Party), Russ Savage (The People's Independent Party) and Sharon Anne Ainsley (The People's Independent Party).