Karen Close, Benfleet
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS7 1NT.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Karen Close, Benfleet have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £379,188. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £339,771. That is 10% below the Benfleet average of £422,956 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Karen Close range from £280,000 to £452,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 119 streets in Benfleet with at least two sales in the last year, Karen Close ranks 73rd for average price.
House prices on Karen Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SS7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 18 | £339,771 | 27 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Karen Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 27 Mar 2026 | £378,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 17 Mar 2026 | £380,375 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 8 Aug 2025 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 28 Oct 2022 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 30 Mar 2022 | £362,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 7 Feb 2022 | £452,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 6 Sep 2021 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 9 Feb 2021 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 19 May 2020 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 2 Mar 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 12 Sep 2019 | £329,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 11 Sep 2019 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 8 Mar 2019 | £306,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 30 Nov 2018 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 9 Feb 2018 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 30 Jun 2017 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 2 Feb 2017 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Karen Close SS7 1NT | 4 Oct 2016 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Karen Close | £360,000 (Oct 2022) → £378,000 (Mar 2026) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Karen Close | £300,000 (Sep 2019) → £362,500 (Mar 2022) → £380,375 (Mar 2026) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Karen Close | £320,000 (Oct 2016) → £400,000 (Aug 2025) | +25% over 9 yrs |
| 10, Karen Close | £285,000 (Nov 2018) → £452,500 (Feb 2022) | +59% over 3 yrs |
| 20, Karen Close | £280,000 (Jun 2017) → £320,000 (May 2020) → £360,000 (Sep 2021) | +29% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Karen Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School 414 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy 239 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kents Hill Junior School 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Winter Gardens Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.3 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy 644 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Benfleet station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Pitsea station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Leigh-on-Sea station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- School Lane (adj, Essex Way) 1 min walk
- School Lane (opp, Essex Way) 2 min walk
- St Mary's Church (opp, High Rd) 3 min walk
- Railway Station (Stop D, Ferry Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Essex Way Surgery
34 Essex Way, Benfleet · 0.1 mi - High Road Family Doctors
119 High Road, Benfleet · 0.4 mi - Benfleet Surgery
12 Constitution Hill, Benfleet · 0.8 mi - Third Avenue Health Centre
Third Avenue, Canvey Island · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - South Benfleet · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Benfleet · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys South Benfleet High Road Local · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Winter Gardens Canvey Island · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Elora Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Benfleet Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Hadleigh Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Belle Vue Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 708 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,749 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Castle Point with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Karen Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 94.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 42.9% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 95.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 4.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.9% | 18.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.9% | 17% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.2% | 17% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.8% | 13.6% |
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 23.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.6% | 39.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.4% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.8% | 14.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Castle Point.
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