Leigh-on-Sea Essex Map

About Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea breathes a salty, maritime air, a legacy of its enduring connection to the Thames Estuary. It lies 4.3 km west of Southend-on-Sea (from Southend-on-Sea: bearing 274°T, OS grid TQ 837 859), and is situated east-south-east of Hadleigh village. The town’s Old Town district, with its higgledy-piggledy streets and colourful fishermen’s cottages, retains a distinct character, a whisper of its past as a bustling fishing port. Here, the scent of the sea mingles with the aroma of fresh produce from the bakeries and delis, a daily testament to the town's vibrant market life. The distinctive terracotta roofs of the terraced houses catch the afternoon sun, a warm glow against the often-grey skies, while the distant glint of the estuary promises journeys and tides. Leigh-on-Sea’s association with the oyster trade, though diminished, has left an indelible mark, a subtle echo in the very stones of its quayside.

About This Leigh-on-Sea Map Page

Explore Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.542731, 0.648674. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.