Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Leigh-on-Sea has seen substantial transaction activity over five years, with 4,750 sales across diverse property types. The median price of £390,000 sits notably below the mean of £443,730, reflecting a market where property values are spread across a wide range. The market has experienced significant softening, with prices down nearly a quarter since 2021.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at around £609,000, more than double the cost of flats, which average £271,500. Semi-detached properties, the most frequently traded type with 1,784 sales, sit mid-range at £468,000, while terraced homes average £424,000. This spread shows considerable variation depending on the property style sought.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year picture shows a marked decline, with prices peaking around £451,400 in 2022 before falling sharply. The most recent 12-month average of £330,000 represents a substantial drop from the historical mean, suggesting continued downward pressure on valuations in the local market.
What Stands Out — The gap between detached and flat prices is particularly striking at nearly 2.2 times difference, indicating distinct tiers within the market. Recent transactions span from £240,000 to £665,000, demonstrating considerable diversity in what buyers are purchasing across the town.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| London Road | 217 | £309,633 |
| Rayleigh Road | 129 | £313,025 |
| Elmsleigh Drive | 68 | £386,056 |
| Oakleigh Park Drive | 63 | £354,266 |
| Leigh Road | 62 | £366,721 |
| Pall Mall | 61 | £364,093 |
| Leighton Avenue | 59 | £439,450 |
| Broadway | 57 | £493,061 |
| Chalkwell Park Drive | 51 | £332,882 |
| Glendale Gardens | 51 | £328,324 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 80 Elm Road | SS9 1SJ | £375,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 10 Alan Grove | SS9 5RU | £250,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 5, 3A West Street | SS9 1QG | £365,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 51 Hudson Road | SS9 5PA | £322,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 45 Leigh Hall Road | SS9 1RL | £240,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 266 Elmsleigh Drive | SS9 4JJ | £400,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 7 Irvington Close | SS9 4NJ | £450,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 40 Cliffsea Grove | SS9 1NQ | £480,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 9, ALLINGTON COURT Nelson Drive | SS9 1DB | £282,500 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 53 Hillside Road | SS9 5DQ | £665,000 | Detached |
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Prices in Leigh On Sea have decreased by 25% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £443,730 and the median is £390,000.
The mean average property price in Leigh On Sea is £443,730 based on 4,750 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £390,000.
The most expensive property type in Leigh On Sea is detached homes, averaging £608,837. The most affordable is flats, averaging £271,537. There have been 4,750 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 4,750 property sales recorded in Leigh On Sea over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is London Road with 217 sales.
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