13,026 people · median £397,500 · Castle Point
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Sold price trend from Castle Point +9.6%
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South Benfleet is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 13,026. The median house price is £397,500, with 534 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 9.6 percent over five years.
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Detached homes sell for a median of £540,000, semi-detached properties for £385,000, and flats for £232,500. The median age is 46.0 years. Owner-occupied homes account for 85.4 percent of households, with 45.8 percent owned outright. Air quality is favourable: nitrogen dioxide levels are low at 9.6 micrograms per cubic metre, though particulate matter is moderate at 7.2. Flood risk is minimal, affecting 2.7 percent of the area. About 75 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.8 percent superfast coverage. Planning is managed by Castle Point Borough Council, with 43.6 percent of the area in green belt and two conservation areas.
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