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About

Leigh ward is located in the northern part of Southend-on-Sea, centred around the historic Leigh Old Town. The area is defined by its working creek, Leigh-on-Sea, which remains an active fishing port. The waterfront is lined with cockle sheds and seafood stalls, creating a distinct maritime character. The ward includes residential streets on the surrounding low hills, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments.

The ward's commercial heart is along Leigh Road and the Broadway, featuring independent shops, pubs, and restaurants. Bell Wharf on the waterfront provides a public space overlooking the water and mudflats. The area is connected to central Southend via the London Road corridor. Leigh station offers rail services on the c2c line towards London Fenchurch Street.

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 per household in Leigh is £68,139 per year. There are 4 schools in Leigh: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leigh is home to around 9,891 people, with a population density of about 6,655.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leigh Population
9,891
Population density
6,655.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.89(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-6%)
Other theft
4.04(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,752
88.48%
Other White
404
4.08%
Irish
118
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
115
1.16%
Other Asian
78
0.79%
Total population: 9,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,126
38.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,528
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,262
15.48%
No qualifications
946
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
780
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 8,153

Housing

Housing tenure

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
42
0.89%
Total households: 4,708

Property prices in Leigh

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£700,000
Terraced22£545,000
Semi-Detached44£560,000
Flats88£283,750

10 years median price trend in Leigh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh.

All postcodes in Leigh

SS91RS

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS92AU

Lymington Avenue

SS91PG

Broadway

SS91PR

Maple Avenue

SS92DD

Broadway West

SS91QD

Alexandra Road

SS91SH

Elm Road

SS92DR

Leigh Hill

SS91QY

Leigh Hall Road

SS92HP

Belton Corner

SS92DJ

Leigh Hill Close

SS91RN

Leigh Hall Road

SS92HL

Rectory Grove

SS91BA

Queens Road

SS93NE

London Road

SS92HN

Rectory Grove

SS91DQ

Highcliff Drive

SS93NG

London Road

SS91RB

Pall Mall

SS91LX

Leigh

SS91EA

Undercliff Gardens

SS91SE

Torquay Drive

SS91BH

Queens Road

SS91SW

Elm Road

SS91PA

Broadway

SS91DA

Nelson Drive

SS91AE

Broadway

SS91NN

Marguerite Drive

SS91QS

Dawlish Drive

SS92HA

Rectory Grove

SS91PS

Leigham Court Drive

SS91RJ

Canonsleigh Crescent

SS91AW

Broadway

SS92AP

Glendale Gardens

SS92AN

Lymington Avenue

SS91EN

Hillside Crescent

SS91SU

Station Road

SS92HW

Rectory Grove

SS92BX

Broadway West

SS91QA

Leighton Avenue

SS91JQ

Leigh Road

SS92JA

Fairleigh Drive

SS92AW

Lymington Avenue

SS91LN

Woodfield Park Drive

SS92HE

Rectory Grove

SS91BP

Leigh Road

SS91PX

Leighton Avenue

SS92DE

Church Hill

SS91RG

Pall Mall

SS91QF

East Street

SS91ES

Woodfield Road

SS91NL

Chalkwell Park Drive

SS92AR

Glendale Gardens

SS91PP

Victor Drive

SS91SF

Victoria Drive

SS92HS

Grange Road

SS92EN

High Street

SS91AS

Cliff Parade

SS91DR

Grand Parade

SS93NH

London Road

SS92EB

New Road

SS92BF

Rectory Grove

SS91FN

Grand Parade

SS92DU

Leigh Park Road

SS92BJ

Southsea Avenue

SS91SJ

Elm Road

SS92DX

Leigh Park Road

SS91NR

Chalkwell Park Drive

SS91EW

Woodfield Gardens

SS91JH

Leigh Road

SS91NA

Dundonald Drive

SS92BP

Broadway West

SS91AY

Redcliff Drive

SS91DD

Somerville Gardens

SS91AU

Victoria Road

SS91SS

Elm Road

SS93NF

London Road

SS91HT

Elm Road

SS91RD

Pall Mall

SS93NQ

London Road

SS91PT

Leigham Court Drive

SS91NB

Dundonald Drive

SS91SN

Elm Road

SS92ED

Ray Cottages

SS92BW

Broadway West

SS91RH

Pall Mall

SS91PU

Leigham Court Drive

SS92GD

Leigh Hill

SS92ES

Belton Gardens

SS91DU

Grand Parade

SS91EE

Grand Parade

SS91RU

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS91RF

Pall Mall

SS92AY

Glendale Gardens

SS91QG

West Street

SS91BU

Leigh Road

SS91DW

Grand Parade

SS91JF

Leigh Road

SS92JE

Marine Avenue

SS91BX

Leigh Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.