Moving to Leigh on Sea - what is Westcliffe like?

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Hi everyone,

I would really appreciate your help.

My partner and I are hoping to move to Leigh on Sea. We are looking to buy but we notice that you can get more for your money in Westcliffe. We don’t know this area too well but have read that it isn’t as nice/a bit rough round the edges. Does anyone know the area well? In particular, the roads between Fairfax Drive and London Rd like Hilldaville Drive, Ronald Park Avenue, Electric Avenue, Fleetwood Avenue… What is it like there in your view please? We have visited but a quick trip might not reveal everything! Is it okay or is there some truth to what people have said about it being a little rough/a bit unsafe?

Really appreciate any help!

Hi, it’s a bit rough. Used to live in one of those roads myself. It is definitely better at the Chalkwell end (basically the closer you get towards Leigh). Parking is also a bit tricky but probably no worse than Leigh. Hadleigh (other side of Leigh) might also be worth considering. Rochford is nice too and on a main line rail service.