Houses for sale in Benfleet, Essex
House Prices in Benfleet
Properties in Benfleet have an average house price of £418k and had 2,532 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Benfleet is an area in Essex with 20,904 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.3M.
Properties for sale in Benfleet
Neighbourhoods in Benfleet
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Benfleet, Essex for sale or to rent.
Property price trends in Benfleet
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Benfleet sold for £416,421 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 28,258 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have held fairly steady over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £415,417, values are broadly unchanged.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 6% since 2021, a gain of around £23,724 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £320,312, so the typical sold price has climbed about 30% since then, roughly 2.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 4.1%.
Frequently asked questions about Benfleet
What is the average price for a property for sale in Benfleet?
The average price for a property for sale in Benfleet is £417,691. This amount is 2% higher than the average price in Essex. There are 8,296 property listings for sale in Benfleet.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Benfleet?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Benfleet are Boyce at an average of £509,909, Victoria at an average of £434,534 and Appleton at an average of £425,515.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Benfleet?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Benfleet are St Georges at an average of £373,380, St James at an average of £380,618 and St Marys at an average of £395,483.
Which train stations are available in or near Benfleet?
Some of the train stations available in or near Benfleet are Benfleet, Rayleigh and Leigh-On-Sea.
Property Price Paid in Benfleet by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £416,421 | -2% |
278 Properties |
| 2025 | £424,974 | 3% |
863 Properties |
| 2024 | £411,709 | -1% |
747 Properties |
| 2023 | £415,417 | -1% |
644 Properties |
| 2022 | £418,546 | 6% |
834 Properties |
| 2021 | £392,697 | 5% |
1,196 Properties |
| 2020 | £372,681 | 4% |
805 Properties |
| 2019 | £356,690 | 2% |
831 Properties |
| 2018 | £350,623 | -1% |
822 Properties |
| 2017 | £354,465 | 10% |
905 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Benfleet
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £556,977.00 | 822 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £216,945.00 | 331 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £388,769.00 | 1,198 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £343,662.00 | 181 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Benfleet
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