Postcode SS7 5TU is located in an urban city, within the Tarpots ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Benfleet Appleton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Benfleet Appleton is £63,071 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet located about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Benfleet Appleton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Benfleet Appleton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Benfleet Appleton is £63,071 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from SS7 5TU.
Benfleet Appleton near SS7 5TU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 in Tarpots area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £223,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £385,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tarpots
In the SS7 5TU postcode area, located within Benfleet Appleton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS7 5TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 92 London Road, Benfleet, SS7 5TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | 119-123 London Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5UH | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Rushbottom Lane, Castle Point, SS7 4BX | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for SS7 5TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benn Wimbledon
Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024
Kieron David Bowker
Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024
Michael Dearson
Tarpots - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.