Westcliff-on-Sea – A rich
mix of Converted Flats for Investment & Pretty Victorian Terraces
BACKGROUND
Westcliff-on-Sea is a suburb of
Southend-on-Sea. It’s in South East Essex on the north bank of
the Thames Estuary. Westcliff is surrounded by Southend to the East
and Leigh-on-Sea to the West. The less urban areas of Hockley and
Rochford are to the North. The town is best known for Westcliff
Beach, it’s two theatres (Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre),
a handful of yacht clubs and Westcliff Casino.
TRANSPORT
Trains run directly to London in
about 40 minutes from Chalkwell Station and Westcliff Station, and in
the other direction to Southend. The A13 (London Road) runs through
the centre of Westcliff, the A127 (Eastern Avenue) runs across the
north of the town, and both provide direct access to London.
Westcliff also borders Southend Airport.
AMENITIES
Westcliff is quite densely
populated. It is especially popular with families owing to the sandy
beaches, the presence of Chalkwell Park and most importantly
exceptional schools. The two grammar schools - Westcliff High School
and Southend High School - are complimented by Chalkwell Hall primary
school. It also hosts Roots Hall Stadium, home of football club
Southend United.
Tenants can find local letting
agents clustered around Hamlet Court Road and London Road. Use
PropertyHeads to find local, recommended companies to help with your
move. Move It are a popular local removals firm, and Maid in Essex is
commonly used for end of tenancy cleans.
CHALKWELL
Chalkwell Hall Estate is perhaps the
most desirable area within Westcliff. Here detached homes command a
monthly rent of £2,000, and you will be pushed to find anything
within a £1,000 budget. The seafront is also in high demand.
Recent luxury developments of flats and penthouses with sea views
include The Shore and Chapman Sands, which are popular with retired
down-sizers as well as young professionals.
HAMLET COURT & MILTON
Hamlet Court Road is the main
shopping area in Westcliff. Dubbed the “Bond Street of Essex”
in the past, the road has lost some of its appeal in recent years
despite a multi-million pound investment by Southend Council. The
large houses surrounding Hamlet Court Road have mostly been split
into flats by property investors. A short walk East is the Milton
Conservation Area. The pretty Victorian terraced houses in this area
and proximity to Westcliff station have attracted interest from
London commuters and driven up property prices.
WESTBOROUGH
The cheapest homes in Westcliff can
be found to the north (away from the coast and fast trains to London)
and close to Southend Airport and the industrial estates. Here
ex-council houses are still available for around £1,000 per
month. Moving south just a little brings you to the Westborough area
where the typical small terrace house without parking can still
achieve rent of £1,200.
Flats across Westcliff typically
rent for £600-£800, with studios and rooms available for
under £500.
