22,635 people · median £420,000 · Southend-on-Sea
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Sold price trend from Southend-on-Sea +10.3%
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Leigh on Sea is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 22,635. The median house price is £420,000, with 1,155 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 10.3% over five years.
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Flats median at £272,000, terraces at £525,000, detached homes at £630,000 and semi-detached at £575,000. The area is relatively affluent; about 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The median age is 43.6 years, and 72.8% of homes are owner-occupied. Education levels are strong, with 35.6% of residents aged 16 and over holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide in the low band and particulate matter moderate. Flood risk is minimal at 1.1% of the area. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 95.1% gigabit coverage. The area includes four conservation areas and 12 listed buildings. Southend-on-Sea City Council provides governance, with band D council tax at £2,265.17 for 2026/27.
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