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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
2/10
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
12.7(-60%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+16%)
Burglary
3.31(+19%)
Other theft
2.56(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.46(-79%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,235,000.

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
Flats27£257,000
Detached29£720,000
Semi-Detached62£647,500
Terraced3£635,250

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

SS93PH

Barnard Road

SS93QF

Henry Drive

SS93PE

Fairview Gardens

SS93SS

Marshall Close

SS93UF

Buxton Close

SS92LB

Westcliff Drive

SS92UX

Medway Crescent

SS92NB

Marine Parade

SS93SF

Edinburgh Avenue

SS92PN

Western Road

SS92PX

Leigh Gardens

SS92XA

Chapmans Walk

SS92LS

Leigh Park Close

SS92LD

Westleigh Avenue

SS93QG

Tennyson Close

SS93UD

Buxton Square

SS93PR

Olive Avenue

SS93TY

Woodlands Park

SS92JD

Marine Avenue

SS92UG

Hazel Close

SS92QS

Tattersall Gardens

SS93SP

Vardon Drive

SS92RF

Marine Parade

SS93TX

Woodlands Park

SS93PJ

Bailey Road

SS92NP

Ray Walk

SS92SL

London Road

SS92UA

London Road

SS92TA

Quorn Gardens

SS93PP

Stirling Avenue

SS93TG

Adalia Crescent

SS92UT

London Road

SS93RE

St Davids Drive

SS92XB

Chapmans Close

SS93SA

Dundee Avenue

SS93PW

Gordon Road

SS92UJ

London Road

SS92PR

Western Road

SS92NG

Vernon Road

SS93RA

Ewan Way

SS93SL

Montague Avenue

SS93RH

Aberdeen Gardens

SS92UR

London Road

SS92NA

Marine Parade

SS93SG

Edinburgh Avenue

SS92LY

Hadleigh Road

SS92JX

Salisbury Road

SS92GB

West Leigh

SS93PA

Lime Avenue

SS93PF

Eaton Road

SS92PE

Park Road

SS93PD

Fairview Gardens

SS92NR

Hamboro Gardens

SS93FA

Green Court

SS92JP

Salisbury Road

SS92LU

Hadleigh Road

SS92QX

Western Road

SS93TN

Highlands Boulevard

SS93SH

Vardon Drive

SS93QU

Highlands Boulevard

SS92QN

London Road

SS92SU

London Road

SS93SD

Forfar Close

SS92JW

Salisbury Road

SS92BE

Glendale Gardens

SS93SX

Agnes Avenue

SS92RG

Dynevor Gardens

SS92QZ

Tattersall Gardens

SS92UZ

Chapmans Walk

SS92JT

Burnham Road

SS93PB

Underwood Square

SS92SB

London Road

SS92NJ

Harley Street

SS93SY

Adalia Way

SS93SJ

Vardon Drive

SS92JU

Burnham Road

SS92RQ

Dale Road

SS92HT

Grange Road

SS92NE

Theobalds Road

SS92SW

London Road

SS93PU

Olive Avenue

SS92RE

Marine Close

SS92PT

Western Road

SS92PY

Crescent Road

SS92QG

London Road

SS93TJ

Highlands Boulevard

SS93SB

Cameron Close

SS92NF

Vernon Road

SS93SW

Agnes Avenue

SS92UE

London Road

SS92TB

Quorn Gardens

SS92XQ

Thames Drive

SS93QR

Walker Drive

SS93SU

Adalia Crescent

SS93UE

Buxton Avenue

SS92PJ

Western Road

SS93RF

St Davids Drive

SS92UU

Darenth Road

SS93TL

Highlands Boulevard

SS93UB

Buxton Avenue

Data Sources

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