Essex Way - SS7 1LT
Key Postcode Insights
SS7 1LT is a residential postcode situated on Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 726th largest and 285th most expensive of the 1,070 postcodes in the SS7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 13 houses and 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £406,427
- 10 Year change
- up 23.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £376/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SS7 1LT is a residential postcode situated on Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 726th largest and 285th most expensive of the 1,070 postcodes in the SS7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 13 houses and 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £406,427
- 10 Year change
- up 23.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £376/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SS7 1LT
- Troy Court
Modern Building | 13 Units
- 36A Essex Way
Unknown
- 36 Essex Way
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 38 Essex Way
5 Bed Early-century House
- 40 Essex Way
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SS7 1LT sold for £449,000 on 29th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £406,427.
The SS7 1LT Sales Market has increased by 23.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.8% | £406,427 |
| June 2025 | 1.9% | £413,972 |
| June 2024 | -3.3% | £406,159 |
| June 2023 | -1.6% | £420,145 |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £427,058 |
| June 2021 | 6.1% | £389,782 |
| June 2020 | 2.3% | £367,366 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £359,064 |
| June 2018 | 1.3% | £358,349 |
| June 2017 | 7.6% | £353,698 |
| June 2016 | 11.4% | £328,671 |
| June 2015 | 8.9% | £295,054 |
| June 2014 | 9.3% | £270,972 |
| June 2013 | 0.7% | £247,969 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £246,279 |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £242,708 |
| June 2010 | 7.8% | £243,008 |
| June 2009 | -10.9% | £225,369 |
| June 2008 | 0.2% | £252,926 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £252,365 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,898.
The SS7 1LT Rental Market has increased by 51.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,898pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £1,855pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.8% | £1,772pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.3% | £1,644pcm |
| June 2022 | 5.8% | £1,504pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £1,421pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £1,338pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £1,317pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £1,299pcm |
| June 2017 | 1% | £1,267pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £1,255pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.7% | £1,214pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £1,149pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £1,111pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £1,084pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.4% | £1,046pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £974pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.1% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £966pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th August 2025 for £449,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.8%. The postcode has had a total of 38 sales since 1995.
SS7 1LT has seen 3 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£449,000 | 4 Bed House74, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT74, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
- Sold Sep 2023£670,000 | 5 Bed House38, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT38, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
- Sold Apr 2023£482,500 | 4 Bed House36, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT36, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
- Sold Aug 2022£296,667 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 13, Troy Court 30-32, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LTFlat 13, Troy Court 30-32, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
- Sold Aug 2022£296,667 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 5, Troy Court 30-32, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LTFlat 5, Troy Court 30-32, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
Nearby Postcodes
SS7 1LT is the 726th largest and the 285th most expensive postcode out of the 1,070 postcodes in the SS7 area.
- SS7 1NS, School Lane, Benfleet, SS7SS7 1NS11 Addresses|38 m away
- SS7 1LS, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7SS7 1LS20 Addresses|88 m away
- SS7 1NT, Karen Close, Benfleet, SS7SS7 1NT30 Addresses|92 m away
- SS7 1LX, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7SS7 1LX12 Addresses|121 m away
- SS7 5LP, Church Corner, Benfleet, SS7SS7 5LP12 Addresses|121 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 13 modern flats built after 1980
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- modern flat (13)
- mid-century house (4)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 21 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (13)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2021£915,000 | 5 Bed House118, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LP118, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LP
- Sold Jun 2022£730,000 | 5 Bed House56, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT56, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
- Sold Aug 2021£700,000 | 5 Bed House38, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT38, Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT
Schools Nearby
- South Benfleet Primary School1.0 km away
- Kents Hill Infant Academy1.8 km away
- Kents Hill Junior School1.8 km away
- The Cornelius Vermuyden School2.0 km away
- The Appleton School2.2 km away
- The King John School2.4 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SS7 1LT is Benfleet station, which is 300 metres away.
- Benfleet|300 m away
- Pitsea|4.4 km away
- Leigh-on-Sea|5.2 km away
- Rayleigh|5.5 km away
