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MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea

1629, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2SQ
8:00am - 8:00pm
Scans starting from
£460
Next day appointment

Scans starting from

£460

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About MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea

Private MRI Scans at MRI Plus Leigh On Sea

MRI Plus Leigh On Sea, based at the trusted Chartwell Hospital Leigh, offers fast, high-quality MRI scans in Southend and Essex. Just off the A13 London Road and under a mile from Leigh-on-Sea station, this modern imaging centre is easily accessible by car or public transport. With free on-site parking, bus links (Route 15), and next-day availability, MRI Plus makes diagnostics easy and stress-free.
The clinic uses a closed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, capable of delivering high-resolution imaging for brain, spine, joints, abdomen, and more. Patients can self-refer or bring a GP referral, which is often accepted within hours. Reports are provided quickly by qualified consultant radiologists. This helps patients get the answers they need without long waits.
Why Choose MRI Plus Leigh On Sea?
  • Consultant-reported 1.5T closed MRI scanning
  • Next-day appointments available
  • Free parking, easy access from A13 & Leigh station
  • GP referrals accepted within hours
  • Works with insurance providers across the UK
Trusted Diagnostic Imaging With MRI Plus - Leigh on Sea & MRI Plus Hendon
Whether you're searching for a private MRI scan in Leigh-on-Sea, a quick appointment near Southend, or fast results without NHS delays, MRI Plus Leigh On Sea is here for you. Patient reviews consistently highlight the centre’s speed, professionalism, and excellent communication. These tend to be common themes across all MRI Plus reviews, whether at Leigh or other locations like MRI Plus Hendon (NW9 6HB).
The clinic is CQC-regulated and specialises in affordable, accurate imaging. Services also extend to ultrasound and x-ray at other MRI Plus locations across Essex and London. If you're claustrophobic or mobility-impaired, ask about open MRI options available at alternative sites.

Regulated by
Care Quality Commission
ICO Registerd

Opening Hours

Monday

8:00am - 8:00pm


Tuesday

8:00am - 8:00pm


Wednesday

8:00am - 8:00pm


Thursday

8:00am - 8:00pm


Friday

8:00am - 8:00pm


Saturday

8:00am - 5:00pm


Sunday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Scans at MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea

Detailed imaging for accurate diagnosis. MRI scans use powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs, tissues, and bones. These images can help doctors diagnose a wide range of conditions, including cancer, heart disease, brain tumours, and spinal cord injuries.

MRI Type
Closed
MRI Strength
1.5T

Comprehensive MRI Scans, Affordable Prices

MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea MRI Scan Cost
GP referral within hours
Insurance accepted
Support
Report by a qualified radiologist

1 Body part

£

460

2 Body Parts

£

665

3 Body Parts

£

870

4 Body Parts

£

1,080

Full Body

£

1,500

MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea Location

1629, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2SQ

MRI Plus - Leigh On Sea Reviews

Josh G
Josh G
2 years ago
Very good service. Quick, efficient, professional. Report came back quicker than expected and was very detailed.
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Ed Underwood
Ed Underwood
5 days ago
Very smooth process, nice environment, and friendly staff. Overall, very pleasant place to be for a scan.
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Chantelle
Chantelle
1 year ago
Very quick and professional service. Staff were very friendly and explained what would happen. Would use them again.
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kimmy
kimmy
3 months ago
Went today for an MRI,absolutely fantastic service,The staff are amazing,so helpful and professional. Highly recommend
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EssexBoyOnTour
EssexBoyOnTour
1 year ago
Staff were very friendly, plenty of parking, whole experience was very professional and stress free.
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James Morgan-Jee
James Morgan-Jee
1 year ago
Quick, smooth process. First time with MRI and the team help keep you relaxed and environment calm.
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s c
s c
1 year ago
Had MRI. Was very nervous but made to feel at ease. Will expects my results in two days. Thank you
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ibz kiranel
ibz kiranel
1 year ago
Staff members where very helpful. It was my first time getting a MRI and they explained everything to me clearly. Thank you
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Nicole Marrington
Nicole Marrington
1 year ago
Very quick and efficient, receptionist called to let me know there was a delay and asked me to come later which worked well
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Louis Nicoletta
Louis Nicoletta
5 years ago
Competitive price, good communication and fast results (even when you don’t pay for the fast track options).
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sandie winter
sandie winter
11 months ago
Very friendly and professional puts you at ease when getting ready for your MRI. Thank you
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Holly B
Holly B
2 months ago
Sivan was so welcoming and kind upon entry, and everyone was very respectful and patient!
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Jacky Hipson
Jacky Hipson
1 year ago
Excellent service. Very good customer service. Put at ease straighaway. Nothing was too much trouble. 100% satisfied and would recommend.
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mark anderson
mark anderson
2 years ago
had my MRI it was very quick and staff was on the ball deftly recommend them got my results in 2 days as promised thanks again for good service
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Jas
Jas
3 years ago
Got to have music of my choice throughout, report back within 2 days, no waiting around just straight in the machine. Smooth process very happy!
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Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson
1 year ago
Really nice , quick, Friendly. Made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend.
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karunamrutha P
karunamrutha P
1 year ago
Booked same day and got results same day and good services by the MRI PLUS
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Alex Mack
Alex Mack
8 days ago
Friendly staff, kind technician/radiographer doing the mri. Was a good experience overall
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Ayesha yasir
Ayesha yasir
1 year ago
Excellent services and results by MRI plus and highly recommend👍
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clair porteous
clair porteous
3 years ago
Paid for the MRI, got the report in 6 working days not 7 (great!) and would use again. A lot cheaper than London rates and was a nice day trip to a seaside town.
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Steve Owen
Steve Owen
11 months ago
Very professional and caring, however pressured into leaving a review
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Valentina Sassi
Valentina Sassi
9 months ago
I had a great experience at this clinic. The facilities are excellent, and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you so much🩵
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Toby Everett
Toby Everett
1 year ago
They got me in very quickly friendly im very happy
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Paul Choppen
Paul Choppen
1 year ago
Excellent very quick & friendly made me feel calm
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David Spraggon
David Spraggon
4 years ago
Good service, clean efficient and knowledgeable
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Phil Sayer
Phil Sayer
1 year ago
Got to mri plus an hour and a half early and they got me straight in with no fuss and explained everything I needed to know very pleased with that thank you for your service
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clifford gardner
clifford gardner
4 years ago
Hi it's Mr garden here I just want to do a review I think the the staff are brilliant specially Connor and it's very done professionally and I will definitely coming back 100%
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Louise Sutton
Louise Sutton
1 year ago
Karuna was very helpful! Excellent service 👌
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Luke Desborough
Luke Desborough
6 days ago
MRI plus great help really good staff thanks
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cassandra mills
cassandra mills
1 year ago
Friendly staff and couldn’t fault service
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Gareth Waterhouse
Gareth Waterhouse
1 year ago
They were very attentive and reassuring.
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fran layzell
fran layzell
5 days ago
Nice and friendly, and super efficient!
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Alfie Hurrell
Alfie Hurrell
10 months ago
Very efficient. Little to no waiting.
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Michaela Lane
Michaela Lane
11 months ago
Great! Straight forward experience!
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Kaló Brigitta
Kaló Brigitta
6 years ago
This private hospital and their staff members are fast, sufficient, professional and extremely helpful. The radiologist even came to get me from reception and took me back unexpectedly. 5+*
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Hasan Tunay
Hasan Tunay
1 year ago
Great and highly recommended
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Leila Hobart
Leila Hobart
1 year ago
Perfect experience
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Kaur manpreet
Kaur manpreet
1 year ago
Good services 😊
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Jen D
Jen D
7 years ago
Very fast with booking and on the day of my appointment. Prices were significantly lower than i had previously been quoted! Staff were lovely and friendly and very professional. All round 5 star, t...
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Paul Dorrington
Paul Dorrington
1 year ago
The booking process and appointment availability was very good, as was the scan experience itself. Report was sent later than it should have been (3 days instead of 2) but still pleased overall
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Lewis zero
Lewis zero
2 years ago
I cannot recommend this practice highly enough . Booked an appointment with two days notice, received a warm welcome on arrival I arrived early went straight in for the scan the staff where very he...
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Carol McGuinness
Carol McGuinness
2 years ago
Thank you for making my first ever MRI a good experience. The receptionist who greeted me was very friendly and reassuring. I was given an information sheet telling me exactly what the process was...
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B Cunningham
B Cunningham
2 years ago
Exceptional MRI Experience I recently had an MRI scan at MRI plus at Leigh on Sea and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, an...
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Samit Biswas
Samit Biswas
1 year ago
Excellent support from the team. Need to get a chest X-Ray. Just walk in today, being a Sunday to be honest I was amazed by the service. It was a self referral, the physio made me feel comfortable ...
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Danielle Stonehouse
Danielle Stonehouse
1 year ago
Booked a same day appointment on a Saturday, paid for the silver package. Saw some mixed reviews but I honestly could not fault my experience! From booking, the scan and getting the results, it was...
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Cat Lover
Cat Lover
7 months ago
The two lady sonographers were queens. I dont suffer with claustrophobia BUT i panicked when i laid in the mri scanner for my cervical spine mri. Both ladies were so kind and patient and one stayed...
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lisa Joy
lisa Joy
4 years ago
Visited the clinic today, slick booking process and after finding myself a little panicked by the scan itself, Conner and his team mate could not have been more supportive. The patience and support...
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Julia Jiggins
Julia Jiggins
4 years ago
I attended on 27th Feb for a scan of my cervical spine. I paid for the report to be sent to my consultant in 7 days ready for my app on 10th march. The consultant had not received the scan by 10th ...
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Olivia Leigh
Olivia Leigh
7 years ago
I work at MRI Plus in Leigh-on-Sea, we pride ourselves on our one-to-one, friendly approach. We LOVE getting the opportunity to see/treat patients, we understand that being unwell or being in pain ...
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Crystal Visualz
Crystal Visualz
1 year ago
Exceptional MRI Experience I recently had an MRI scan at MRI plus at Leigh on Sea and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, an...
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Richard Parsons
Richard Parsons
7 years ago
It is so good to be working at a hospital where the staff work closely together to deliver the best of care to every patient in an individual way. With 99.5% overall patient satisfaction we continu...
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Aldana Z
Aldana Z
7 years ago
I am a staff member here at the Leigh-on-Sea MRI Plus and cannot stress enough how great the whole team is! Always ensuring patients receive quick diagnostics is our priority and we are driven by p...
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Samantha Ashton
Samantha Ashton
3 years ago
I booked mri on Monday, booked for the next day. I picked silver package at £299. (Cd with scan & 2/3 days to wait for report). My results came in 3 hours after my scan. I got told I had arthritis ...
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Michael Minas
Michael Minas
2 years ago
Warm welcome and the reassurance that i needed. Tim and sharon on reception where amazing. Cant recommend this place enough if you want to get results quick and beat the nhs backlog for peace of mi...
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L B
L B
2 years ago
I came here recently for a private MRI for my neck. I chose the bronze package and opted for the extra CD with images for £25. Communication with reception is great and staff were friendly. I asked...
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Jacqui Smith
Jacqui Smith
2 years ago
I chose the Silver package, to get the CD images and 2 day report. Scan was quick and efficient and staff very pleasant. Report was received late afternoon the next day. CD taken home on day of sca...
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Paul Wiffen
Paul Wiffen
2 years ago
Booked a Gold package MRI for a family member. The service from start to finish was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. CD of images provided on the day and radiologist report received within 2 d...
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J P
J P
8 months ago
I booked my scan 3 hours before the slot. So many slots available The staff was friendly and they offered me music on headphones during the scan which was a big help as the mri is a noisy experienc...
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claire busby
claire busby
6 months ago
Booked an MRI one day in advance booking was easy online. Arrived at the clinic which was very clean and staff, helpful and informative. We was told two days for results but received the same day....
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Duncan Adkinson
Duncan Adkinson
2 years ago
I was referred to the MRI clinic from my local NHS, but the wait was too long, so my employer, extremely kindly, decided to pay for a private scan, and bike me into MRI+ in Leigh-on-Sea. From my ar...
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