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SS9 2TF

Cottesmore Gardens

West Leigh

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Overview

Postcode SS9 2TF is located in an urban city, within the West Leigh area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Leigh area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year. The median sale price in West Leigh is £555,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £680,000. The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

West Leigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,221 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Leigh has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS9 2TF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Leigh near SS9 2TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS9 2TF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leigh-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Leigh-On-Sea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
5,209.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.65(-76%)
Vehicle crime
7.01(+59%)
Burglary
7.01(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.1(-56%)
Other theft
4.46(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
93.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.93%
Chinese
4
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.64%
Irish
2
0.64%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
35.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.9%
No qualifications
26
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
59.84%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.1%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in West Leigh

Median price: £555,000
Price per sq ft: £465
Sales (last 12 months): 149
Typical range (middle 50%): £310K – £680K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 (about £465 per square foot) in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Leigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£670,000£546
Terraced9£662,500£465
Semi-Detached64£605,000£472
Flats43£257,500£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Leigh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Leigh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£693,500£220,000£480,000£446,250
2017£545,000£227,500£515,000£567,500
2018£662,500£240,000£515,000£454,000
2019£625,000£245,000£500,000£465,000
2020£630,250£218,500£499,995£415,000
2021£675,000£265,000£575,000£535,000
2022£760,000£285,000£637,500£627,500
2023£679,563£280,585£620,000£450,000
2024£745,000£260,000£623,800£575,000
2025£695,000£257,000£657,800£635,250
2026£730,000£260,000£567,500£595,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Leigh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Leigh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422£311£393£401
2017£445£335£417£412
2018£459£341£421£416
2019£479£340£431£398
2020£443£342£417£417
2021£461£389£461£500
2022£514£405£510£475
2023£471£394£471£399
2024£548£402£495£487
2025£518£387£482£484
2026£544£411£473£457
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Leigh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Leigh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 2TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 2TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202623, Cottesmore Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2TFDetachedFreehold£790,000
19 Aug 202616, Cottesmore Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2TGDetachedFreehold£770,000
02 Jun 202660, Cottesmore Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
24 Oct 202524, Cottesmore Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
27 Oct 202553, Thames Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£693,500

Schools

In the SS9 2TF postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS9 2TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryBelfairs AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miNot applicableSt. Michael's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryHadleigh Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 2TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 2TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierBerkeley Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2STWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2STWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS9 2TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexander Samuel James Shaw

West Leigh - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Burton-Sampson

Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend West and LeighE14001502
WardWest LeighE05002227
ParishLeigh-on-SeaE04001128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West LeighE02003286
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 008CE01015910
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 2TF

Is SS9 2TF (West Leigh) safe?

The area around SS9 2TF records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near SS9 2TF?

The median sale price around SS9 2TF in West Leigh is £555,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 2TF?

There are 6 schools close to SS9 2TF, including Belfairs Academy (Requires improvement), St. Michael's School and Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS9 2TF?

The closest station to SS9 2TF is Leigh-On-Sea, about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS9 2TF?

SS9 2TF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 2TF (West Leigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 2TF is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Samuel James Shaw (Conservative and Unionist Party).