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

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

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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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