Houses for sale in South Benfleet, Essex
There are 126 results for South Benfleet, Essex. Property prices in South Benfleet range from £200k to £1.13M with an average price of £470k.
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Property market in South Benfleet
What's for sale
243 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
243 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 71% | 26% |
| Typical asking price | £460k | £230k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 9 weeks | 3 months |
| Typical sold price | £420k | £223k |
| Gross rental yield | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Prices in and around South Benfleet
typical asking price, cheapest first- Tarpots £408k
- South Benfleet £415k
- Bowers Gifford £675k
Getting to know South Benfleet
stations in South BenfleetSchools in South Benfleet
12 primary · 3 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Westwood Academy primary · Outstanding
- The King John School secondary · Good
- The Appleton School secondary · Good
- The Deanes secondary · Good
- Thundersley Primary School primary · Good
- South Benfleet Primary School primary · Good
Based on 243 homes for sale on Houses now, 2,068 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in South Benfleet
What is the average house price in South Benfleet?
The average home for sale in South Benfleet is priced at £495,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £415,000. This is based on the 243 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in South Benfleet?
A typical 2-bedroom home in South Benfleet costs £300,000 and a 3-bedroom home £425,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £125,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £190,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £600,000.
What price range should I expect in South Benfleet?
Most homes in South Benfleet are priced between £156,000 and £2.5 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £270,000, and one in five £600,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in South Benfleet?
There are 243 homes for sale in South Benfleet on Houses right now, plus 58 already under offer. 124 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in South Benfleet?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in South Benfleet over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £400,000, about the same as the year before (£400,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in South Benfleet?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 10 weeks. About 27% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 9 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in South Benfleet?
In the year to July 2026, 595 homes sold in South Benfleet at a typical price of £400,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £420,000 and flats for about £223,000. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £415,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in South Benfleet?
About 7.1% gross for flats and 5.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South Benfleet over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in South Benfleet?
Detached houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in South Benfleet. Flats and apartments come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £230,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £600,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near South Benfleet?
Of the areas around South Benfleet, Tarpots is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £408,000, followed by Bowers Gifford (£675,000). South Benfleet itself is £415,000.
Are homes in South Benfleet freehold or leasehold?
About three quarters of homes for sale in South Benfleet are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 8 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in South Benfleet?
There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in South Benfleet. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near South Benfleet?
Stations in South Benfleet include Benfleet.