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 miles4.8 km
- Bexley 22.4 miles36 km
- Basildon 8.1 miles13 km
- Chelmsford 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Maidstone 19.9 miles32 km
- Gillingham 12.4 miles20 km
- Grays 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Chatham 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham 22.4 miles36 km
- Dartford 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Gravesend 14 miles22.6 km
- Braintree 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- West Leigh Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Leigh Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Belfairs Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Blenheim Park Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chalkwell Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Eastwood Park Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Westborough Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- St. Michael's Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Prittlewell Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Laurence Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Lodge Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Leigh-on-Sea
SS9 1RQ, SS9 1PS, SS9 3BT, SS9 2ET, SS9 3SP, SS9 1FN, SS9 3TN, SS9 1DJ, SS9 2RB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 2.7 miles4.3 km
- London City Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Chalkwell Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Leigh-on-Sea Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Seven Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Hope Hotel 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Park Inn by Radisson Palace 3 3.1 miles5 km
- The Welbeck Hotel 3 2 miles3.2 km
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 miles3.8 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 2.5 miles4 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 4 miles6.5 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles13.4 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.3 miles18.2 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 12.6 miles20.3 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Hylands Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Central Beach Beach 15.5 miles25 km