Cost of living is lower in Leigh than in London. In London, a basic lunch is £10, monthly rent is £1,845, and utilities are £207. Popular sights include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and parks. Common activities are visiting museums, galleries, religious sites, and theaters. In Leigh, the same lunch is £8, rent is £721, and utilities are £120. Popular attractions include Old Leigh, beaches, and annual events like the Leigh Regatta. Leigh is about 40 miles from London and known for its schools, activities, skills development, and community.

1. RESEARCH INTO LONDON
AND LEIGH
By Katie Pearl

2. EVERYDAY LIVING IN LONDON
Cost of living in Amsterdam is 17% cheaper than in London
Basic lunchtime menu in the business district is £10.
Monthly rent for 900 sqft furnished accommodation is £1,845
Utilities for one month in a flat £207
Monthly ticket public transport £137
Basic tariff of taxi trip on a business day (5 miles) is £19
15 minute visit to private doctor £69
Basic dinner out for two in neighbourhood pub £35
Two tickets to the theatre £144
One cocktail drink in downtown club £11
Cappuccino £3.20

3. WHAT TO DO IN LONDON
Go sightseeing such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar
Square and Leicester Square
Walk around parks such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Kensington Gardens and St
James’s Park
Visit museums such as the British Museum, Natural History Museum, and Science
Museum
Go to art galleries such as National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate
Modern and Tate Britain
Visit religious buildings such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey
Shop at Oxford Street, Soho, Covent Garden and Harrods
Dine at top restaurants
Experience thrilling days out such as London Dungeons, Thames boat trip,
Madame Tussauds, London Aquarium and London Zoo
Watch shows such as the West End, Royal Opera House and Shakespeare’s Globe

4. IMPORTANT ASPECTS IN LONDON
More than 300 languages are spoken
Was ranked the most visited city in the world in 2015 with over 65
million visits.
Transport includes the London Underground, the Docklands Light
Railway and National Rail networks.

5. EVERYDAY LIVING PRICES IN LEIGH
Basic lunchtime menu in the business district is £8
Monthly rent for 900 sqft furnished accommodation is £721
Utilities for one month in a flat £120
Monthly ticket public transport £81
Basic tariff of taxi trip on a business day (5 miles) is £11
15 minute visit to private doctor £64
Basic dinner out for two in neighbourhood pub £20
Two tickets to the theatre £20
One cocktail drink in downtown club £6
Cappuccino £2.60

6. WHAT TO DO IN LEIGH
Visit Old Leigh
Go to the Bell Wharf Beach
Shop on Leigh Broadway
Spend time at Belfair’s Wood (Park and Nature Reserve)
Walk on Two Tree Island
Annual events including Leigh Regatta, The Leigh Folk Festival and
The Leigh Art Trail

7. IMPORTANT ASPECTS IN LEIGH
Approximately 40 miles from central London via road and rail
networks and is considered part of the London commuter belt. Has its
own train station on the C2C train line.
Favoured for its proximity to London, nearby outstanding Westcliff
and Southend grammar schools, good access to sports and arts
activities, multiple opportunities to develop skills and a strong sense
of belonging and community spirit.