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October 28, 2026
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Winkworth Leigh-on-Sea
Choose a team who love Leigh-on-Sea as much as you do.
Here at Winkworth Leigh-on-Sea Estate Agents, we all know that Leigh-on-Sea is the happiest place to live in the United Kingdom with all the culture, shops, bars and restaurants you could want. There’s also the beautiful seafront, surrounding countryside and superb primary and secondary schools to boot. As you can see, we’re as passionate about the area as you are. And it’s this passion that ensures we are one of the leading agents in the area.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.
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28 October 2026
Excellent service from start to finish! Paul was extremely patient, understanding of the client's circumstances, and professional throughout the process. A skilled negotiator and excellent communicator who kept everyone informed and worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome. The whole process was handled smoothly and efficiently, with outstanding attention to detail. I am very pleased with the service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated support from Paul and team.
Binesh Kappan
28 October 2026
Made the admin side of things a breeze. Prompted us when we needed to do something. Patient when we pestered. Lovely team and service
joe manning
26 August 2026
Helen was amazing thank you so much to you and the team for helping me find my home.
Kwame Dodzo
16 June 2026
I’ve relied on Winkworth for many years to manage my rental property. Lucie was consistently helpful and kept me fully informed throughout. When I eventually chose to sell, Paul was exceptionally proactive and guided me through the process to a successful result. I would definitely recommend Winkworth Estate Agents.
Vicky Braxton
19 May 2026
Paul Benge was very supportive throughout all of our sale. The service was professional and his team tried hard to steer the sale to a conclusion whilst he was on holiday. Thank you for selling my mother's house.
Angela Bray
30 April 2026
Winkworth have been fantastic in handling our sale and purchase from the very beginning, they took over from another agent and sold our property within the first week meaning we kept our onward purchase, Paul and Hope have been wonderful in every aspect keeping the situation calm and clear when things got a little difficult, we would like to thank you all again for all your work, we would certainly recommend your services. Thank you
Daniel Tibbs
26 March 2026
I found Paul and the team very helpful, friendly and professional. Always responded to queries and updated me with progress on the sale of a family property, especially as I do not live in Essex
Don Scott-Frame
21 March 2026
The Letting agents at Winkworh Leigh on Sea are amazing! They’re so warm and friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble. In fact they go above and beyond in every way. They supported me with my tenancy agreement and were so patient. I must mention Helen. Such a lovely lady…her kindness and genuine sincerity alleviated my anxieties making the process a stress free experience.I can’t thank you enough!!
A L
26 February 2026
I would say that I made the right choice choosing Winkworth Estate Agents! They have been nothing but the best and have been very responsive during my tenancy application. Also, special shoutout to Helen for all the help and guidance in going through my application. I couldn't thank you enough! I can confidently say I am in good hands.
Maygan B
16 February 2026
Paul and the team at Winkworth took over the management of our purchase from another agent and the service couldn’t have been better.
Ellie Simpson
08 February 2026
Paul and Hope at Winkworth Estate Agents are a great mix of professional and friendly. Their knowledge, advice and support was excellent, keeping me updated at every stage of my journey. I highly recommend Winkworth Leigh On Sea.
Sharon Jones
31 December 2025
Paul and the team were super supportive and patient throughout the purchasing journey. Highly recommend the team at Winkworth!
Abby Lunn
18 December 2025
Excellent service from Helen throughout the letting process for us renting a flat in Leigh-on-Sea. We have also encountered quick support from our property manager Lucie.
Riley Foran
08 December 2025
My mother was made to feel reassured every step of the way. The communication was excellent and the whole process went smoothly with the help of Paul and Hope. As a family, we trusted their judgments and we felt listened to.
Susan Osborne
08 December 2025
Fantastic service from Paul who recently managed the sale of our flat. Paul found us a buyer straight away and was reliable, patient and trustworthy throughout the process. Would definitely recommend Paul and the team at Winkworth Leigh on Sea.
Eloise
28 November 2025
I recently bought a house, and Winkworth in Leigh-on-Sea helped me throughout the process. I was dealing with Hope and Paul, and they couldn’t have been more understanding or helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their communication was top class. I would certainly recommend this team!
Lina Grinceviciute
02 November 2025
Impressive service and Paul was honest, understanding, patient, and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks…
Alex Cass
31 October 2025
Paul Benge and the team at Winkworth worked hard to complete the sale of our property. The team are friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
Neil O'Sullivan
29 October 2025
I have worked with Mark Newman at Winkworth (formerly Think) for many years on the rental side and always found them to be very professional and efficient in all our dealings. I recently appointed them to sell my property and found Paul Benge and his sales team to be equally professional and timely in all my dealings with them too. Having had many years of dealing with Estate Agents it is nice to find one in my home town that really appreciates customer service and who your feel is working at all times in your best interest - thank you.
Paul Battle
14 October 2025
Fantastic! I cannot praise Winkworth enough in particularly Paul who absolutely went above and beyond in the purchase of our property. Always helpful and friendly.
Gilly De Sena
08 October 2025
All of the team have been great Winkworth, - but a personal shout out to Paul; who has gone above and beyond in helping me through the process of selling a family home. A personable, professional service from Winkworth, - I would certainly recommend them!
Jodie Smith
19 July 2025
Paul Benge from Winkworth Leigh I have found totally understands the market and is totally professional - just how conveyancing should be. He is extremely responsive, as are the whole Winkworth team in the Leigh office. We will continue to trust their services in the future. Old school, so refreshing and appreciated - do not hesitate to use!
House of Fox
06 July 2025
Absolutely Amazing service! Would definitely recommend! Thankyou Paul for your attentive customer service 😊 Very Happy Customer!!
Nicola Joseph
25 June 2025
Paul Benge sold our property, then drove the sale through with great attention. Lots of issues arose through the process but Paul smoothed them all out. I would recommend Wentworth's for sure
Indie Cult Club
20 June 2025
Amazing service by Paul at Winkworth. Nothing too much trouble. Found me a Buyer and was very professional throughout and went above and beyond with the process and handling other agent and solicitor. Highly Recommended well done Paul
Michelle Lansley
04 April 2025
From start to finish Paul Benge at Winkworth managed the sale of my property. I have been extremely happy with the way this was handled, Paul has a great knowledge of the local market and a good network of contacts. This led to a very quick sale. Paul kept me fully informed at every stage of the sale and managed all the relevant parties, including the buyer and solicitors. I would recommend him and Winkworth based on my experience.
Jamie Keen
19 March 2025
I had a great experience with Paul at Winkworths. From start to finish he provided a service that was nothing short of exceptional – proactive and efficient, as well as friendly, personable and always willing to help. Paul was very supportive throughout the process, ensuring I was kept informed at every stage. In fact, he often told me what was going on before my solicitor did – including on completion day! Paul was very responsive to emails and phone calls, making communication effortless. He went the extra mile by contacting third parties on my behalf (e.g. another estate agent in respect of my initial buyer/my solicitor on the last day) who were not responding to me. His approach is not just a ‘can-do’ attitude but a ‘will-do’ attitude, and promptly too. It was a pleasure to work with Paul and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable, proactive support in selling and/or buying a property.
Christine Birch
02 January 2025
Paul did an excellent job of managing my purchase. He was attentive, communicative and played a pivotal role between myself, the sellers and the solicitors involved. I would definitely work with Winkworth again in the future.
Dan Hughes
30 December 2024
Rented a property through Helen. Excellent service and advice all the way through the whole process.
Pete Sparks
20 December 2024
Above and beyond service from Paul. After a long and difficult process with solicitors, Paul was always available to do what he could to assist his client. Wouldn’t choose any other estate agent.
JR
02 December 2024
Paul and Helen were incredibly helpful and knowledgeably during the whole process. They were professional, reliable and provided outstanding communication which was key to getting the process finalized. Thank you
Ollie Blackman
23 November 2024
Super service!
Neal Gregory
29 October 2024
First time buyer purchasing through Paul at Winkworth, Leigh on Sea. Paul and the Winkworth team have been fantastic from start to finish, providing a first class service and have been very accommodating throughout. Very professional, friendly and understanding - the whole Winkworth team were always willing to help. Would highly recommend Paul and Winkworth.
Mike
27 October 2024
Great job. Good service, very professional. Thanks very much.
Keith Harding
07 October 2024
We recently had help from Helen to move into our new home. The whole transition from start to finish was seamless, she was so helpful and made the whole process so easy. The online portal was handy because it meant we could sign everything online making it a very quick process, it also ment on moving day we only had to collect the keys which allowed us to get moved in much earlier than anticipated.
Serena Rowland
05 October 2024
We have recently moved into our new rental property and we're lucky enough to have Helen looking after us throughout the process. She went above and beyond to accommodate all questions and give prompt responses. Thank you!
Aimee Louise Banks
05 October 2024
Excellent service from beginning to finish. If I sell my house in the future I will use Winkworths without any doubt !
Teresa Penfold
04 October 2024
Brilliant service from Paul Benge and all the guys at Winkworth!! Professional, courteous, and very, very patient. Thank you, Paul, and Winkworth Leigh-on-Sea; I couldn't have gone through this process without your continued and ever present support.
Green Green
24 September 2024
Helen has been absolutely fantastic and so helpful with the transition into our property and always on the end of the phone so thank you so so much xx
Siobhan Miller
18 September 2024
We bought our bungalow through Paul at Winkworth, Leigh on Sea. We have had first class service throughout all our dealings with him. Very professional, understanding and willing to help. We've dealt with a number of estate agents on our search, the majority of whom we couldn't recommend but Paul broke the mould. For this reason we would certainly highly recommend Winkworth.
Gerry Sherer
15 August 2024
Winkworth, Leigh on Sea were fantastic. They were extremely helpful to us first time buyers navigate the whole process, providing very helpful recommendations. They were extremely helpful in allowing us multiple visits, and at short notice with staff away on holidays. Even after the purchase they helped us with further enquiries. Highly recommend Winkworth, Leigh on sea for a friendly and stress-free agent.
Kier West
13 May 2024
We recently had help from Helen to rent a flat in the Leigh area. It was a really lovely and easy experience from the beginning of our interest to completion. Helen’s approach was perfect and what we liked was the speed of completion to rent our flat. This was helped by the portal they use where you can sign all contracts and docs and also the inventory. Helen was very accommodating with our request to move as quickly as possible! We definitely recommend!
Alex Thraves
10 May 2024
A seamless experience from viewing to moving in, Helen was amazing and super responsive to all emails, she really made the experience super smooth. Also the online portal for signing and submitting all docs meant that on the move in day all I had to do was quickly grab the keys so completely sped everything up. Would recommend for sure!
Amanda Beales
10 May 2024
One of the best estate agents , they are very helpful and friendly I would highly recommend useing them !
Jack Hull
09 May 2024
Winkworth were the real estate agents for a property I recently purchased. I cant praise them enough they (particularly Paul) went above and beyond at every step, and even when there were hiccups in the process they helped solve problems. I can thank them enough I am very happy in my new home, I highly recommend them
Mat Rat
14 April 2024
I would highly recommend Paul and Leigh-on-Sea Winkworths. His excellent advice and clear communication was faultless and he delivered on the complex Sale as promised. Thank you Paul. Nicholas
Nicholas Barnett
27 March 2024
My recent purchase, marketed by Winkworth, was an absolute delight thanks to Paul and the exceptional team. Their responsiveness and dedication made the entire process stress-free and straightforward. I highly commend Winkworth for their outstanding service.
Austin Brown
21 March 2024
We found our flat through winkworth and Helen is amazing she made it so smooth and couldn't be happier!
Michelle Herbert-Wood

Area highlights
A seaside town with fast links to London and a lively mix of cafes, bars and independent shops.
First recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small fishing hamlet called Legra.
Grew into a prosperous port by the 16th century, building ships up to 340 tons.
Was used by the navy to defend against threats from pirates and rival European fleets.
Voted the happiest place to live in the UK twice in a national Rightmove survey.
The Broadway and Leigh Road offer shopping and dining seven days a week.
Support you can trust
Our team knows Leigh-on-Sea well, from characterful period properties and traditional homes to modern apartments and the residential streets extending away from the seafront and Broadway. We understand the different pockets of the area and what attracts buyers and tenants to each. That genuine local insight, combined with extensive experience across sales and lettings, allows us to give clear, relevant advice. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting or letting, our estate and letting agents in Leigh-on-Sea are always on hand with honest guidance and personal service.
A few of our recent successes


Asking Price£300,000

Guide Price£240,000

Offers In Excess£270,000



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Expert guidance & advice
Stay informed with Winkworth's latest property insights. From expert blogs and guidance to podcast, get advice, market updates and inspiration for buyers, sellers and landlords
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October 28, 2026
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October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026
Every private landlord in England will soon need to be on an official register.

August 04, 2026
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October 15, 2026
From the mansion tax line to a market renting for now, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack the market in Q3.

July 29, 2026
From the cost of waiting to a breakdown of who's buying, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert local insight to unpack the market in Q2.

April 23, 2026
From brutal pricing to resilient tenant demand, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack the market in Q1.

January 30, 2026
From pricing realism to policy clarity, our Full Year 2025 Review draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack a year of recalibration across Prime Central London.

November 05, 2025
From realistic pricing to resilient rental demand, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack the market in Q3.

June 30, 2025
From sales momentum to shifting rental trends, our latest Prime Central London report combines internal data with expert insight from across our office network to explore the market in Q2.

April 14, 2025
From marketwide trends to postcode-level insights, we bring together data and ground level commentary from experts within our PCL office network to look at the market in Q1 2025.
