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West Leigh

About

West Leigh is a residential ward in Southend-on-Sea, located in the western part of the city. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Leigh-on-Sea to the east and rural Essex to the west, offering a balance between urban convenience and open spaces. The ward includes parts of Belfairs Park and Woodland, providing green areas for recreation.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, with easy access to Southend city centre via road and public transport. The area has a coastal proximity, with Leigh-on-Sea’s waterfront a short distance away. West Leigh is known for its community feel, with active residents' associations and local events. The ward has a mix of older properties and newer developments, reflecting its gradual expansion over time.

Area overview

On average West Leigh has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in West Leigh is £61,300 per year. There are 2 schools in West Leigh: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Leigh Population

9,368

Population density

3,118.3 per km²

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

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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached	23	£725,000	£493,750	£627,500	£910,250	£1,060,000
Flats	19	£260,000	£180,450	£232,500	£300,000	£365,200
Semi-Detached	57	£665,000	£433,000	£600,000	£750,000	£896,000
Terraced	3	£575,000	£512,000	£540,000	£632,500	£678,500

10 years median price trend in West Leigh

All postcodes in West Leigh

SS92QR

London Road

SS92TB

Quorn Gardens

SS92UA

London Road

SS93FA

Green Court

SS93QZ

Adalia Crescent

SS93TL

Adalia Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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