Side-by-side comparison of SS4 Rochford and SS7 Benfleet covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS4 is the more affordable option at £365,000 median vs £385,000 in SS7. SS4 has lower recorded crime (1,506 vs 2,675 offences over 13 months). SS4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SS4 Rochford | SS7 Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £365,000 | £385,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,319 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,506 | 2,675 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 84.8 | 43.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 76.4 | 93.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 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.