Houses for sale in Benfleet, Essex


House Prices in Benfleet

Properties in Benfleet have an average house price of £417k and had 2,611 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.


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Property price trends in Benfleet

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Benfleet sold for £412,027 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 28,338 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 4.9% since 2021, a gain of around £19,330 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 28.6% since then, roughly 2.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 4%.

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 £417,202. This amount is 2% higher than the average price in Essex. There are 8,228 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 £508,394, Victoria at an average of £433,287 and Appleton at an average of £424,635.


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 £374,283, St James at an average of £379,779 and St Marys at an average of £395,895.


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 More information
2026 £412,027
Price decrease
-3%
332 Properties
2025 £425,052
Price increase
3%
888 Properties
2024 £411,709
Price decrease
-1%
747 Properties
2023 £415,417
Price decrease
-1%
644 Properties
2022 £418,533
Price increase
6%
835 Properties
2021 £392,697
Price increase
5%
1,196 Properties
2020 £372,681
Price increase
4%
805 Properties
2019 £356,690
Price increase
2%
831 Properties
2018 £350,623
Price decrease
-1%
822 Properties
2017 £354,465
Price increase
10%
905 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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 £554,737.00 848 Detached Houses
Flat £217,399.00 336 Flats
Semi Detached House £388,302.00 1,236 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £345,082.00 191 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.