Essex boasts 350 miles of breathtakingly gorgeous coastline. We're spoilt for choice when it comes to them but each and every one has their own perks. And while they all share the same sea and a similar view, the towns themselves can considerably differ as you move on from one to another.
In the East of the Southend district, the equally beautiful seaside towns of Leigh-on-Sea and Thorpe Bay sit side-by-side. With just five miles distance between one and the other - you wouldn't think there would be much difference between the two. But as you move across from Leigh to Thorpe Bay, the average house price alone shifts from £375,921 to £503,877, according to Rightmove.
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Along the Broadway, the indie businesses have earned Leigh its reputation as something of a 'Shoreditch of Essex'. Businesses like The Corner Club and the Brunch Company offer a cool and inviting atmosphere akin to the quirky businesses you would see in.
