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About

West Leigh ward lies on the northern edge of Southend-on-Sea, primarily a residential area characterised by its suburban streets and proximity to open landscapes. The housing stock is a mix of interwar semis and more modern developments, with the area bordered by the A127 to the north. Its position offers a quieter alternative to the central seafront, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

The ward encompasses a significant portion of Belfairs Park and the adjacent ancient woodland, Belfairs Wood. This large green space, with its nature reserve and golf course, provides extensive walking trails and outdoor recreation. The Leigh Technology Academy is a notable local institution, and the area is well-connected by bus routes linking it to Leigh-on-Sea and Southend centre.

Area overview

On average West Leigh has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year. There are 2 schools in West Leigh: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Leigh is home to around 9,368 people, with a population density of about 3,118.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Leigh Population
9,368
Population density
3,118.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.64(-63%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(+57%)
Other theft
3.42(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.56(-78%)
Public order
2.13(-59%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,551
91.26%
Other White
270
2.88%
Irish
97
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
0.78%
Other
54
0.58%
Total population: 9,370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,695
35.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,448
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,258
16.69%
No qualifications
876
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
712
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,613
41.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,501
38.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
14.77%
Social rents from council
55
1.43%
Other social rented
54
1.4%
Total households: 3,852

Property prices in West Leigh

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,070,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Leigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£720,000
Flats19£260,000
Semi-Detached53£650,000
Terraced2£540,000

10 years median price trend in West Leigh

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

All postcodes in West Leigh

SS92RJ

Marine Parade

SS92SG

London Road

SS92ND

Theobalds Road

SS92SB

London Road

SS92SY

London Road

SS92UB

London Road

SS93SW

Agnes Avenue

SS92XF

Thames Close

SS92NR

Hamboro Gardens

SS92XD

Thames Drive

SS93SG

Edinburgh Avenue

SS92PU

Herschell Road

SS92UE

London Road

SS92UF

Lapwater Close

SS93QN

Highlands Boulevard

SS92NQ

Marine Parade

SS92SH

London Road

SS93SF

Edinburgh Avenue

SS92BA

Glendale Gardens

SS92NB

Marine Parade

SS92PH

Western Road

SS92QG

London Road

SS92TA

Quorn Gardens

SS93RF

St Davids Drive

SS92PX

Leigh Gardens

SS93QU

Highlands Boulevard

SS93UF

Buxton Close

SS92LU

Hadleigh Road

SS92RA

Marine Parade

SS93PT

Sutherland Boulevard

SS93RJ

Braemar Crescent

SS93SN

Adalia Crescent

SS92NN

Canvey Road

SS92PS

Vernon Road

SS93PF

Eaton Road

SS93PE

Fairview Gardens

SS92QX

Western Road

SS92SP

London Road

SS93PP

Stirling Avenue

SS93QJ

Foxwood Place

SS93TG

Adalia Crescent

SS93UB

Buxton Avenue

SS92NF

Vernon Road

SS92SE

London Road

SS92XG

Thames Drive

SS93ST

Adalia Crescent

SS92RZ

London Road

SS92ST

London Road

SS93SS

Marshall Close

SS92JD

Marine Avenue

SS92JR

Burnham Road

SS92JT

Burnham Road

SS92UH

London Road

SS93QQ

Henry Drive

SS93SB

Cameron Close

SS92PZ

Domanco Lodge

SS92SF

London Road

SS92JX

Salisbury Road

SS92LF

Westleigh Avenue

SS92PJ

Western Road

SS92UU

Darenth Road

SS92ET

Belton Way East

SS92UJ

London Road

SS92BE

Glendale Gardens

SS92LY

Hadleigh Road

SS92XB

Chapmans Close

SS93QR

Walker Drive

SS93TZ

Cosgrove Avenue

SS92QW

London Road

SS92TF

Cottesmore Gardens

SS93TX

Woodlands Park

SS92QP

London Road

SS92RG

Dynevor Gardens

SS92SL

London Road

SS92XE

Thames Drive

SS92RE

Marine Close

SS92SS

London Road

SS92LA

Percy Road

SS92LD

Westleigh Avenue

SS92RD

Marine Close

SS93QH

Underwood Square

SS92RQ

Dale Road

SS93RD

St Davids Terrace

SS93SX

Agnes Avenue

SS92LZ

Hadleigh Road

SS92NG

Vernon Road

SS92PT

Western Road

SS92PY

Crescent Road

SS93PX

Olive Avenue

SS92NH

Herschell Road

SS92PG

Crescent Road

SS93PR

Olive Avenue

SS92UL

London Road

SS93RA

Ewan Way

SS92NP

Ray Walk

SS93QW

Highlands Boulevard

SS92JP

Salisbury Road

SS92NW

Ray Close

SS93RH

Aberdeen Gardens

SS92PA

Canvey Road

Data Sources

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