What home types are most common in Leigh?

Housing mix: semi-detached 22.5%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 22.3%.

How deprived is Leigh?

Deprivation score 3/10 (rank 25307 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Leigh?

Based on 174 recent sales, the median price is £385,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Leigh?

Latest medians: Detached £565,000, Semi-detached £511,000, Terraced £507,750, Flats £288,500.

What's the Leigh population and density?

Leigh population is 9,891 with density 6655.7 per km².

How much social housing is near Leigh?

About 1.9% across the Leigh area.

Crime level in Leigh is moderate with about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Leigh?

Average resident income is about £52,800 per year.

How many households are in Leigh?

There are 4,708 households in Leigh

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Leigh

Q: What schools in Leigh and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Leigh: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Southend-on-Sea / Leigh

About

Leigh ward is located in the northern part of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It borders Chalkwell to the east and Westcliff-on-Sea to the south. The area is known for its mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces, including Belfairs Park and Leigh Library Gardens.

Leigh has a strong community feel, with independent businesses along Leigh Road and a weekly market. The ward is close to the Thames Estuary, offering views of the water and easy access to Leigh-on-Sea’s fishing industry. Transport links include Leigh-on-Sea railway station, providing direct services to London Fenchurch Street. The area retains a traditional coastal character while serving as a residential hub within Southend.

Area overview

On average Leigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh is £52,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Leigh: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

1.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leigh Population

9,891

Population density

6,655.7 per km²

Demographics

British

8,752

88.48%

Other White

404

4.08%

Irish

118

1.19%

White and Asian (mixed)

115

1.16%

Other Asian

0.79%

Total population: 9,892

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,676

35.6%

Owns outright

1,451

30.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,341

28.48%

Other forms of private rent

147

3.12%

Social rents from council

0.89%

Total households: 4,708

Property prices in Leigh

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£565,000	£416,875	£473,750	£661,250	£1,051,750
Flats	90	£288,500	£168,900	£240,000	£347,500	£459,250
Semi-Detached	34	£511,000	£356,450	£432,500	£626,250	£729,125
Terraced	38	£507,750	£267,000	£438,750	£612,500	£706,750

10 years price trend in Leigh

All postcodes in Leigh

SS92AP

Glendale Gardens

SS92ER

Belton Bridge

SS92HF

Fairleigh Drive

SS91PJ

Broadway

SS91PZ

Leighton Avenue

SS91QS

Dawlish Drive

SS91RF

Pall Mall

SS92BP

Broadway West

SS92DD

Broadway West

SS91AB

Ashleigh Drive

SS91QE

Alexandra Road

SS91SG

Elm Road

SS92DL

Leigh Hill

SS92AT

Glendale Gardens

SS92EF

New Road

SS92EP

High Street

SS92HW

Hadleigh Road

SS91DD

Somerville Gardens

SS91AW

Broadway

SS91DR

Grand Parade

SS92HL

Rectory Grove

SS91RH

Pall Mall

SS92AH

London Road

SS92BJ

Southsea Avenue

SS92FA

Bellsands Close

SS91AX

Avenue Road

SS91DJ

Leigh Cliff Road

SS91DL

Leigh Road

SS91QA

Leighton Avenue

SS92BS

Broadway West

SS91BW

Leigh Road

SS91DA

Carlton Drive

SS91BQ

Grand Drive

SS91FN

Grand Parade

SS91SN

Elm Road

SS92BG

Castle Lane

SS92HE

Elm Road

SS91AR

Leigh Hill

SS91ES

Woodfield Road

SS91HT

Elm Road

SS92EE

Laurel Close

SS92EL

Uttons Avenue

SS93NA

London Road

SS91JE

Leigh Road

SS91PX

Leighton Avenue

SS91RA

Pall Mall

SS91SH

Elm Road

SS92JA

Fairleigh Drive

SS93ND

Elm Road

SS91AZ

Queen's Road

SS91RB

Pall Mall

SS91RU

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS92AR

Glendale Gardens

SS92DE

Church Hill

SS93NH

Birchwood Drive

SS92HB

Rectory Grove

SS91RE

Pall Mall

SS91RS

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS92AW

Lymington Avenue

SS92DH

Leigh Hill

SS92HX

Leighville Grove

SS92EQ

Leigh

SS91BX

Leigh Road

SS91NJ

Chalkwell Park Drive

SS91SJ

Elm Road

SS91RR

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS92DA

Broadway West

SS92DG

Leigh

SS92ES

Belton Gardens

SS92HG

Rectory Grove

SS91BS

High Cliff Drive

SS91EN

Hillside Crescent

SS91ND

Lord Roberts Avenue

SS91NG

Cliffsea Grove

SS91NR

Chalkwell Park Drive

SS91PE

Broadway

SS91QD

Alexandra Road

SS91QF

East Street

SS91RQ

Canonsleigh Crescent

SS91SE

Torquay Drive

SS92BQ

Glendale Gardens

SS92BU

Broadway West

SS92JE

Marine Avenue

SS91DN

Leigh Cliff Road

SS91EE

Grand Parade

SS91FR

Leigh Road

SS91RP

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS91SD

Torquay Drive

SS92HZ

Fairleigh Drive

SS93NQ

Dundonald Drive

SS91AU

Cliff Parade

SS91BE

Grand Parade

SS91NB

Dundonald Drive

SS91PY

Leighton Avenue

SS91RN

Leigh Hall Road

SS92BF

Rectory Grove

SS92DT

Hillside Road

SS92EN

Alley Dock

SS92HY

Fairleigh Drive

SS91BH

Queen's Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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