Property Data OutlookSS7
27,881 recorded transactions · Part of Castle Point
Compare with another area →Market outlook for SS7
Key indicators for buyers
The SS7 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-11.6%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 12.3x in 2022 to 9.8x today. Rising rents (£1,225/mo, +4.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Castle Point area
A home in Castle Point costs 9.8x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 12.3x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Castle Point area
Average monthly rent in Castle Point is £1,225, up 4.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Castle Point price of £368,792 with a 25% deposit (£92k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,455 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses SS7 avg. price with Castle Point rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,455) are £230 more than renting (£1,225). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £92k — it would take around 12 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
FLAT 14, HIGH GROVE, 242, HIGH ROAD SS7 5LA | Flat/Maisonette | £220,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
70, ST MARYS DRIVE SS7 1LH | Detached | £490,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 1, FOREST GLADE COURT, 32 - 36, LONDON ROAD SS7 5TL | Flat/Maisonette | £178,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
54, DOROTHY GARDENS SS7 3AE | Semi-detached | £540,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 14, SAXON COURT, LONDON ROAD SS7 4BY | Flat/Maisonette | £227,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
133, KIMBERLEY ROAD SS7 5NH | Detached | £375,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
39, SOUTHWOLD CRESCENT SS7 5SR |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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