Thursday, 14 May 2015

SS9 (Leigh-On-Sea) area guide

 

SS9
-Sea
The SS9 postcode district lies within or includes part of the following towns, counties, localities, electoral wards and stations: Belfairs, Blenheim Park, Chalkwell, Eastwood, Eastwood Park, Essex, Leigh, Leigh-On-Sea, Lodge, Rochford, Southend-On-Sea, St James, St Laurence, Victoria, West Leigh.
Leigh-on-Sea was, for most of the middle ages, a small fishing village. It was not until the 16th century that the town became a large and prosperous port. Leigh was often used by the navy to protect the Thames from the French, Spanish, and Dutch Navies. With the change of shipping lanes and the port silting up, the town once again became fishing village.
Today there are about 20,000 people living in the town. Leigh has a very popular beach since it is located a short distance from London. The town is also well known for shell fish.

The average property value for postcode SS9 is around £240,300. One of the most expensive streets to live on is Forest View Drive which has an average value of £755,900. One of the less expensive streets is Mansell Close with an average value of £84,500.
There is a selection of pubs on London Road such as The Elms, The Harry, and Retro. Belfairs Swimming Centre is located on Eaton Road. There are many traditional English Restaurants on Broadway West including Popular Café, Avalons, and Terracotta Leigh On Sea. The area of old Leigh has a variety of craft shops, pubs, wharfs, and cockle sheds that stretch along the shore line and high street.

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