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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

SS93PL

Sydney Road

SS93SA

Dundee Avenue

SS93PH

Barnard Road

SS93QP

Highlands Boulevard

SS93SU

Adalia Crescent

SS92PN

Western Road

SS92UG

Hazel Close

SS93RQ

St Davids Drive

SS93SE

Dundee Close

SS93SP

Vardon Drive

SS93QS

Walker Drive

SS92PW

Western Road

SS93PQ

Herschell Road

SS93PN

Sydney Road

SS93RL

Braemar Crescent

SS93QF

Henry Drive

SS93TQ

Highlands Boulevard

SS92JN

Salisbury Road

SS92LS

Leigh Park Close

SS92TG

Cottesmore Gardens

SS92HT

Grange Road

SS92JZ

Salisbury Road

SS92RH

Marine Parade

SS92TD

Berkeley Gardens

SS92UW

London Road

SS92UX

Medway Crescent

SS92UZ

Chapmans Walk

SS93PG

Eaton Road

SS93TN

Highlands Boulevard

SS92QH

West Leigh

SS92QT

Tattersall Gardens

SS92QZ

Tattersall Gardens

SS92RB

Marine Parade

SS93SQ

Vardon Drive

SS92QN

London Road

SS92QS

Tattersall Gardens

SS92SW

London Road

SS92UR

London Road

SS93QG

Tennyson Close

SS92NA

Marine Parade

SS92SQ

London Road

SS92LT

Hadleigh Road

SS92NE

Theobalds Road

SS92NJ

Harley Street

SS93SH

Vardon Drive

SS93UE

Buxton Avenue

SS92UQ

London Road

SS93PD

Fairview Gardens

SS93SJ

Vardon Drive

SS92PR

Western Road

SS92UD

London Road

SS93TJ

Highlands Boulevard

SS92JU

Burnham Road

SS93PS

Sutherland Boulevard

SS93QX

Highlands Boulevard

SS93SY

Adalia Way

SS92PL

Western Road

SS92TE

Berkeley Gardens

SS93SL

Montague Avenue

SS93QT

Walker Drive

SS92GB

West Leigh

SS92PE

Park Road

SS93TR

Forest View Drive

SS93TY

Woodlands Park

SS93UD

Buxton Square

SS92JW

Salisbury Road

SS92RF

Marine Parade

SS93PA

Lime Avenue

SS92QQ

London Road

SS92QU

Western Road

SS92UY

Medway Crescent

SS92LE

Westleigh Avenue

SS93PB

Underwood Square

SS93PJ

Bailey Road

SS93SD

Forfar Close

SS93TH

Highlands Boulevard

SS92LR

Hadleigh Road

SS92PF

Crescent Road

SS92XA

Chapmans Walk

SS93RE

St Davids Drive

SS92LG

Westleigh Avenue

SS92PQ

Western Road

SS92SU

London Road

SS92JY

Salisbury Road

SS92NL

Marine Parade

SS92PP

Western Road

SS93PW

Gordon Road

SS93QE

Olive Avenue

SS93SR

Vardon Drive

SS92JL

Salisbury Road

SS92LP

Hadleigh Road

SS93PU

Olive Avenue

SS93QY

Highlands Boulevard

SS92LB

Westcliff Drive

SS92PD

Western Road

SS92QY

Western Road

SS92XQ

Thames Drive

SS92QR

London Road

SS93FA

Green Court

SS93TL

Highlands Boulevard

Data Sources

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