West Leigh
Strong transport access with higher house prices
This public area guide compares West Leigh in Southend-on-Sea using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is West Leigh a good place to live?
West Leigh may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea below.
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West Leigh at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in West Leigh
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.26 per 1,000 people
Percentile
84th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in West Leigh
House prices
Average sold price
£523,418
Percentile
89th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in West Leigh
Flood risk in West Leigh
Transport in West Leigh
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Leigh a good place to live?
West Leigh may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Leigh safe?
West Leigh ranks in the 84th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Leigh?
The average sold price is £523,418, with house prices in the 89th percentile nationally.
How are schools in West Leigh?
Schools rank in the 13th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Leigh?
Nearby public profiles include Thorpe in Southend-on-Sea and Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea.
