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High Legh

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About

High Legh ward lies in the rural northern part of Cheshire East, characterised by farmland and scattered settlements. The area includes the village of High Legh itself, along with surrounding hamlets like High Legh Park and Warburton's Green. Land use is predominantly agricultural, with fields and country lanes defining the landscape. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character with a mix of housing styles.

A notable local landmark is the historic High Legh Garden Centre, housed in converted former farm buildings. The area is bordered by the M56 motorway to the north, providing a transport link, while the Bridgewater Canal passes along its western edge. Community life centres on the local primary school and the parish church of St John, which overlooks the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average High Legh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Legh is £55,863 per year. There are 2 schools in High Legh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Legh is home to around 4,925 people, with a population density of about 70.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Legh Population
4,925
Population density
70.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-46%)
Public order
10.96(+8%)
Other theft
9.95(+51%)
Drugs
7.31(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.29(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,490
91.09%
Other White
83
1.68%
Irish
68
1.38%
Pakistani
55
1.12%
Indian
52
1.05%
Total population: 4,929

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,858
45.32%
Level 3 (A level)
631
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
562
13.71%
No qualifications
505
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
43.44%
Owns with a mortgage
600
30.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
18.9%
Other social rented
85
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.56%
Total households: 1,989

Property prices in High Legh

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 in High Legh area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £2,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Legh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Legh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£477,000
Semi-Detached6£544,500
Detached29£740,000

10 years median price trend in High Legh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Legh.

All postcodes in High Legh

WA160RY

Swineyard Lane

WA166NB

West Lane

WA160SB

Swineyard Lane

WA143RN

Millington Hall Lane

WA160QT

Rowley Bank Lane

WA166UE

Shuldham Close

WA160JW

Green Lane

WA130TT

Crabtree Lane

CW96NA

Arley Mossend Lane

WA143RW

Millington Hall Lane

WA160WD

Buttercup Way

WA160RG

Moss Lane

WA160SD

Swineyard Lane

WA166LH

Chester Road

WA166NA

Arley End

WA160HA

Tabley Lane

WA160ET

Chester Road

WA166TT

Ulviet Gate

WA144TH

Park Lane

WA160QX

Northwood Lane

WA160SG

Withers Lane

WA160EP

Tabley Hill Lane

WA166QW

Mereside Road

WA160LS

The Orchards

CW96NF

Colliers Lane

WA166NG

Rensherds Place

WA160QZ

Hobbs Hill Lane

WA143RU

Chester Road

WA166RH

Chapel Lane

WA160HZ

Budworth Road

WA166RW

Chester Road

WA160JF

Flittogate Lane

WA160HP

Pickmere Lane

WA166PH

Broadoak Lane

WA166RR

Chester Road

WA144TN

Stamford Road

WA160JH

Pickmere Lane

WA160SF

Withers Lane

WA160TN

Sudlow Lane

WA160SL

Warrington Road

WA166NS

Peacock Lane

WA160WY

Warrington Road

WA160QF

Oakwood Road

WA160HL

Chester Road

WA160WF

Clover Drive

WA160HH

Chester Road

WA166RP

Chester Road

WA166LQ

Chester Road

WA160HQ

Chester Road

WA130TX

Agden Lane

WA166RQ

The Crescent

WA160GU

Ward Street

WA160QR

Halliwell's Brow

WA160XN

Bertram Place

WA160PH

Moss Lane

WA160TP

Sudlow Lane

WA130TW

West Lane

WA166UD

Whitson Close

WA166NF

High Legh

WA166QY

The Circle

WA166NU

Limetree Lane

WA166ND

The Avenue

WA160EU

Chester Road

WA166TU

Spurston Close

WA166LW

Woodlands Crescent

WA160HF

Chester Road

WA130GN

Robins Green

WA160QG

Winterbottom Lane

WA143RJ

Thowler Lane

WA166PF

Wrenshot Lane

WA160PT

Chester Road

CW96NG

Arley Mossend Lane

WA160JL

Pickmere Lane

WA160HT

Old Hall Lane

WA160HJ

Flittogate Lane

WA160JD

Flittogate Lane

WA143RP

Millington Hall Lane

WA166LE

Bucklow Hill Lane

WA166PS

Robert Moffat

WA144TG

Park Lane

WA166NR

Beech Tree Farm Close

WA160LJ

Frog Lane

WA143RL

Millington Lane

WA160LP

Merehaven Close

WA160LL

Frog Lane

WA160HX

Old Hall Lane

WA160JQ

Hall Lane

WA144TW

Highfield

WA143RH

Thowler Lane

WA160PS

Chester Road

WA166PJ

Moss Lane

WA160XJ

Park Lane

WA160LG

Park Lane

WA166PW

Peacock Lane

WA130UA

Hillside

CW96FZ

Hield Lane

WA160RT

Warrington Road

WA166TS

Repton Close

WA166QS

High Legh

WA160PJ

Moss Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.