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SS7

BENFLEET

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS7 encompasses BENFLEET and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £422,687
1yr change ▲ 1.2%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£422,687

▲ 1.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

22.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

72% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

Property Prices in SS7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS7 is £422,687, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS7 cost 47.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS7 have risen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £554,475 666
Semi-detached £386,701 979
Terraced £344,860 147
Flat £226,339 304
All types £422,687 2170

5-Year Price History

£412K £419K £426K £434K £441K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 22.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS7 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS7 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cedar Hall School Other Not inspected mi
Glenwood School Other Not inspected mi
USP College Post-16 Not inspected mi
The King John School Secondary Good mi
The Appleton School Secondary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

90,581

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
6.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS7 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS7 is collected by Castle Point. The Band D rate is £2,054/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS7 — BENFLEET

Area Summary

SS7 (BENFLEET) offers above-average property prices (£422,687, 47% above national average), low crime (72% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS7 BENFLEET

What is the average house price in SS7 BENFLEET?
The average house price in SS7 (BENFLEET) is £422,687, based on 2170 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.2% over the past year.
Is SS7 BENFLEET a safe area to live?
Crime in SS7 is significantly below the national average (22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS7 BENFLEET?
The population of SS7 (BENFLEET) is approximately 90,581 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 6% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS7?
The average broadband download speed in SS7 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS7 BENFLEET?
There are 19 schools in or near SS7. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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