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West Leigh

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Leigh Population

9,368

Population density

3,118.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,551

91.26%

Other White

270

2.88%

Irish

1.04%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.78%

Other

0.58%

Total population: 9,370

Economics

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

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

1.43%

Other social rented

1.4%

Total households: 3,852

Property prices in West Leigh

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £597,500 in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,287,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	26	£256,000	£137,500	£236,250	£296,250	£447,500
Detached	28	£700,000	£425,250	£591,250	£883,000	£1,170,950
Terraced	7	£635,250	£326,500	£520,000	£722,500	£774,500
Semi-Detached	55	£635,000	£392,500	£540,000	£742,500	£867,500

10 years median price trend in West Leigh

All postcodes in West Leigh

SS93PX

Olive Avenue

SS92BA

Glendale Gardens

SS92QY

Western Road

SS92LF

Westleigh Avenue

SS92QU

Western Road

SS92NL

Marine Parade

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail