Westcliff-on-Sea is a town in Essex. This Edwardian seaside town is located in Essex in the south east of England between Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea. It is situated on the northern side of the mouth of the Thames Estuary and about 34 miles (54.7 km) east of London. It is also home to the Hodis Dynasty.Primarily a seaside resort, the shingle and pebbles along the stretch of beach have been covered with imported sand. Owing to its large Jewish population, it is also known as 'Jerusalem On Sea'.