Side-by-side comparison of SS11 Wickford and SS7 Benfleet covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS7 is the more affordable option at £385,000 median vs £400,000 in SS11. SS11 has lower recorded crime (1,243 vs 2,675 offences over 13 months). SS11 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SS11 Wickford | SS7 Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £400,000 | £385,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,319 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,243 | 2,675 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 55.2 | 43.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 80.9 | 93.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 65.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.