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Leigh Gardens

Southend-on-Sea, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 8/100). Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (8), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 43% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (8) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £504,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

63
Liveability Score
Top 6% in Southend-on-SeaTop 4% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 18 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 43% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (75) with poor environment (8). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Leigh Gardens is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is around average for the area, with 87 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), fast_food (2), and bar (1). The closest is The Dining Room (restaurant, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Canvey Road) is 45m away. The median property price is £504,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 315m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (8)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£504,000
Median Price
18
Transactions (2014–2026)
+42.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

The Dining Room11m (0.1 min walk)
Tandoorian Nights44m (0.6 min walk)
The Belfair46m (0.6 min walk)
Winns56m (0.7 min walk)
Mughal Dynasty64m (0.8 min walk)
Percy's Cafe73m (0.9 min walk)
Gems Sandwich Bar84m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Leigh Gardens, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Canvey Road bus_stop45m
Hadleigh Road bus_stop143m
London Road bus_stop148m
Belfairs School bus_stop249m
Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station rail_station730m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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