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The top end of your range will buy you a langster (just about), if you don't mind that its a langster that is (you shouldnt really :)). This is good because flip the rear wheel and you have a stable & reliable fixie.
However, if you're capable at making your own then there;s no reason that you can't build up a SS well within your budget! My SS was made using an old 10-speed raleigh frame off of ebay (£80). I bought new tyres & wheels from ebay for about £75-80 (the wheels are vuelta zerolites, nothing special but they're pretty well built), & fitted a single-speed conversion kit to them (£10).
Now you could probably do it even cheaper - if the wheels on the bike you buy are in good condition all you'd need is the conversion kit (this means you dont need to fiddle with the chainrings/BB to get true chainline - v important with a SS and absolutely essential with a fixie). This is probably the most straightforward way to ride single-speed, however if you're thinking of riding fixed in the future you might want to invest in a rear wheel with a fixed/free flip flop hub. This will mean chainline adjustments etc. Ebay is a good way of doing it, but all the parts you need will be available from places like brick lane bikes etc.
Hope this helps!