LOCAL INFORMATION FROM SOUTHENDS AWARD WINNING LETTING AGENTOther towns adjacent to Southend include Westcliff, Leigh-on-sea including old leigh with its cockle sheds and charming character buildings set on a cobbled street, Chalkwell, Benfleet, Rayleigh, Hockley and to the north Shoeburyness. All of which are accessible by rail. (See links for further details).