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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

SS92QT

Tattersall Gardens

SS92UL

London Road

SS92UB

London Road

SS92LG

Westleigh Avenue

SS92QP

London Road

SS92NH

Herschell Road

SS92PW

Western Road

SS92PH

Western Road

SS93RL

Braemar Crescent

SS92ND

Theobalds Road

SS93QN

Highlands Boulevard

SS92RB

Marine Parade

SS93QW

Highlands Boulevard

SS92XF

Thames Close

SS92RZ

London Road

SS93SE

Dundee Close

SS92QH

West Leigh

SS92PS

Vernon Road

SS92RA

Marine Parade

SS93TZ

Cosgrove Avenue

SS92PB

Western Road

SS92UD

London Road

SS93PQ

Herschell Road

SS92QR

London Road

SS92SP

London Road

SS92PD

Western Road

SS92PU

Herschell Road

SS92LT

Hadleigh Road

SS92UQ

London Road

SS93QP

Highlands Boulevard

SS92JY

Salisbury Road

SS92PF

Crescent Road

SS92UF

Lapwater Close

SS92UH

London Road

SS92JR

Burnham Road

SS93RJ

Braemar Crescent

SS93QY

Highlands Boulevard

SS92JS

Burnham Road

SS92JL

Salisbury Road

SS93SR

Vardon Drive

SS93PS

Sutherland Boulevard

SS92PQ

Western Road

SS92PL

Western Road

SS92TE

Berkeley Gardens

SS92SQ

London Road

SS92LA

Percy Road

SS93QJ

Foxwood Place

SS93PT

Sutherland Boulevard

SS92PG

Crescent Road

SS92SG

London Road

SS93QE

Olive Avenue

SS93TH

Highlands Boulevard

SS93QQ

Henry Drive

SS92ST

London Road

SS92PA

Canvey Road

SS92LE

Westleigh Avenue

SS93QZ

Highlands Boulevard

SS93SN

Adalia Crescent

SS93PL

Sydney Road

SS92PP

Western Road

SS93QH

Underwood Square

SS93SQ

Vardon Drive

SS93QT

Walker Drive

SS92XG

Thames Drive

SS92SH

London Road

SS92XD

Thames Drive

SS92NN

Canvey Road

SS92SF

London Road

SS93RD

St Davids Terrace

SS92SE

London Road

SS92TD

Berkeley Gardens

SS92PZ

Domanco Lodge

SS92LP

Hadleigh Road

SS92NW

Ray Close

SS92UY

Medway Crescent

SS93PN

Sydney Road

SS92JZ

Salisbury Road

SS92TG

Cottesmore Gardens

SS93TR

Forest View Drive

SS92RD

Marine Close

SS92LZ

Hadleigh Road

SS92SY

London Road

SS92RH

Marine Parade

SS92ET

Belton Way East

SS92NQ

Marine Parade

SS92UW

London Road

SS92TF

Cottesmore Gardens

SS93TQ

Highlands Boulevard

SS92RJ

Marine Parade

SS93QS

Walker Drive

SS93ST

Adalia Crescent

SS93PG

Eaton Road

SS92JN

Salisbury Road

SS92XE

Thames Drive

SS92LR

Hadleigh Road

SS92SS

London Road

SS93RQ

St Davids Drive

SS92QQ

London Road

SS93QX

Highlands Boulevard

SS92QW

London Road

Data Sources

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