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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 very low crime levels, with around 49 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(-11%)
Public order
3.84(-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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.

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
Detached12£535,000
Flats90£296,250
Semi-Detached32£511,000
Terraced35£498,000

10 years median price trend in Leigh

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

All postcodes in Leigh

SS91DG

Highcliff Drive

SS92HA

Rectory Grove

SS91BA

Queens Road

SS91BG

Grand Drive

SS91BH

Queens Road

SS91DW

Grand Parade

SS91LX

Leigh

SS91NN

Marguerite Drive

SS91PG

Broadway

SS92AY

Glendale Gardens

SS91DB

Nelson Drive

SS91EP

Hillside Crescent

SS91FS

Broadway

SS91QX

Dawlish Drive

SS92BH

Southsea Avenue

SS91JF

Leigh Road

SS91RT

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS91SU

Station Road

SS92HS

Grange Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.