Leigh-on-Sea
Parish in Southend-on-Sea, England
| Coordinates: | 51.548, 0.646 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 83 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01702 (Southend-on-Sea) |
Leigh-on-Sea is a compact coastal town and historic parish on the north side of the Thames Estuary, forming part of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. Its shoreline of mudflats, creeks and small harbours gives the place a strong maritime character: the Old Leigh fishing quarter retains cobbled streets, working boatyards and seafood stalls, and nearby Two Tree Island and the estuary are valued for birdlife and watersports.
Long a fishing village before 19th‑century rail links made it a commuter suburb for London, Leigh-on-Sea now balances independent shops, cafés and a lively arts scene with its seafaring traditions; local festivals, sailing and rowing clubs and a reputation for fresh seafood keep a strong community feel alongside more affluent residential areas.
Postcode districts covering Leigh-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 3 miles
- Bexley 22.4 miles
- Basildon 8.1 miles
- Chelmsford 14.7 miles
- Maidstone 19.9 miles
- Gillingham 12.4 miles
- Grays 14.1 miles
- Chatham 13.8 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 22.4 miles
- Dartford 19.8 miles
- Gravesend 14 miles
- Braintree 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Leigh Ward 0.4 miles
- Leigh Ward 0.4 miles
- Belfairs Ward 0.8 miles
- Blenheim Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 1.4 miles
- Chalkwell Ward 1.5 miles
- Eastwood Park Ward 1.5 miles
- Westborough Ward 1.8 miles
- St. Michael's Ward 1.8 miles
- Prittlewell Ward 2 miles
- St. Laurence Ward 2 miles
- Lodge Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Leigh-on-Sea
SS9 3BL, SS9 3ST, SS9 3DT, SS9 2HT, SS9 2DU, SS9 2RH, SS9 3QG, SS9 2FA, SS9 3PU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 2.7 miles
- London City Airport 25.6 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Chalkwell Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Leigh-on-Sea Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 2.7 miles
- Camelia Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Seven Hotel 2.9 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 4.3 miles
- The Rochford Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 2.5 miles
- Park Inn by Radisson Palace 3 3.1 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 2.8 miles
- The Welbeck Hotel 3 2 miles
Schools in Leigh-on-Sea
- Belfairs Academy Secondary
- Estuary High School Independent - special
- Leigh North Street Primary School Primary
- West Leigh Infant School Primary
- West Leigh Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 2.4 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 2.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 4 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.3 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 11.4 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 12.6 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 12.9 miles
- Hylands Estate 13.9 miles
- Central Beach Beach 15.5 miles