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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 56 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 4 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
56
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

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

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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £385,100 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
Flats94£297,500
Semi-Detached35£500,000
Terraced37£517,500

10 years median price trend in Leigh

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

All postcodes in Leigh

SS91BA

Queen's Road

SS91BG

Grand Drive

SS91DG

High Cliff Drive

SS91DW

Grand Parade

SS91LX

Leigh

SS91NN

Marguerite Drive

SS91PG

Ashleigh Drive

SS92AY

Glendale Gardens

SS92HA

Elm Road

SS91FS

Leigh

SS91DB

Nelson Drive

SS91BD

Leigh

SS91EP

Hillside Crescent

SS91JF

Carlton Drive

SS91QX

Dawlish Drive

SS91RT

Oakleigh Park Drive

SS91SU

Station Road

SS92BH

Southsea Avenue

SS92HS

Grange Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.