Leigh, Southend-on-Sea
Key facts
Leigh is a UK electoral ward in Southend-on-Sea. Leigh's got a direct rail line into London and solid road access via the A13 and A127, so it works well for commuters.
About Leigh
Leigh's got a direct rail line into London and solid road access via the A13 and A127, so it works well for commuters. The neighbourhood has a thriving café, restaurant and pub scene, Outstanding-rated schools including West Leigh Junior School, and crime rates that sit well below the UK average and keep dropping year on year. Flats and terraces here hold their value better than in neighbouring neighbourhoods, and nearly half of working residents work from home — a sign of a professional, white-collar community. The coastal air quality is good and you'll get less rain than average, though groceries cost more than the national norm and you'll need to travel a bit for a supermarket or GP surgery.
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