Leigh-On-SeaSS9
Southend-on-Sea · East of England
SS9 covers Leigh-on-Sea, an Essex coastal town positioned at the 45th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 49.3/100. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.0% compound annual rate, while rental values have expanded faster at 4.2% annually, indicating stronger investor returns than capital appreciation. Population expansion has been modest at 1.0% over the same period. The district is in early-stage gentrification, suggesting ongoing residential and commercial development. These metrics reflect a market where rental yield potential currently exceeds price momentum, though growth rates remain below national averages across both measures.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Leigh-On-Sea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in SS9 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolish existing conservatory, single storey rear extension with rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)Jun 2026 · Registered
- Install one externally illuminated fascia sign to front elevationJun 2026 · Registered
- Hip to gable roof extension with dormer to rear and rooflights to front to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Leigh-On-Sea (SS9) common questions
Is Leigh-On-Sea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leigh-On-Sea (SS9) as Early. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 57% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leigh-On-Sea safe?
Leigh-On-Sea has a safety score of 56/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leigh-On-Sea?
The average property price in Leigh-On-Sea (SS9) is £407k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leigh-On-Sea?
The median monthly rent in Leigh-On-Sea (SS9) is £1,260 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leigh-On-Sea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hockley (SS5), Halstead (CO9), Wickford (SS11), Rayleigh (SS6), Bures (CO8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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