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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
5/10
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
21.12(-43%)
Public order
10.56(+5%)
Other theft
9.54(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.11(-62%)
Drugs
6.7(+77%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £646,000 in High Legh area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £2,925,000.

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
Detached31£805,000
Semi-Detached9£475,000
Terraced15£395,000

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

CW96NG

Arley Mossend Lane

WA160HF

Chester Road

WA160JG

Frog Lane

WA160SQ

Warrington Road

CW96LU

Cann Lane

WA166PF

Wrenshot Lane

WA166LQ

Chester Road

WA160LP

Merehaven Close

WA166PS

Robert Moffat

WA166TS

Repton Close

WA143RN

Millington Hall Lane

WA160EZ

Tabley Lane

WA160GZ

Jacobs Way

WA160SB

Swineyard Lane

WA166PA

West Lane

WA160HP

Pickmere Lane

WA160PW

Old Hall Lane

WA160RU

Warrington Road

WA160SL

Warrington Road

WA160TW

Sudlow Lane

WA130UG

Lymm Road

WA160GQ

Lawrence Way

WA160GT

High Legh

WA160LS

The Orchards

WA160QP

Halliwell's Brow

WA160QT

Rowley Bank Lane

WA160QU

Whitley Lane

WA160RS

Warrington Road

WA166UE

Shuldham Close

WA160QW

Ditchfield Lane

WA139JU

Spring Lane

WA160RR

Hoogreen Lane

WA160HA

Tabley Lane

WA160HW

Chester Road

WA166NR

Beech Tree Farm Close

WA166QU

Mereside Road

WA160SH

Warrington Road

WA130GN

Robins Green

WA160QQ

Winterbottom Lane

WA160RF

Hobbs Hill Lane

WA160WH

Wayfarers Court

WA143RE

Reddy Lane

WA166PP

Chapel Lane

WA130TU

Froghall Lane

WA160JX

Park Lane

WA166RA

Ciceley Mill Lane

WA166TR

Somerville Close

WA143RU

Chester Road

WA160QL

Ditchfield Lane

WA166LW

Woodlands Crescent

WA160PS

Chester Road

WA160EX

Chester Road

WA160JS

Pickmere Lane

WA160LH

Park Lane

WA160PP

Chester Road

WA160QN

Ditchfield Lane

WA160EU

Chester Road

CW96FZ

Hield Lane

WA144TD

Lymm Road

WA160JH

Pickmere Lane

WA160PH

Moss Lane

WA160QH

Winterbottom Lane

WA166LE

Bucklow Hill Lane

WA130FL

Beechtree Lane

WA143RB

Reddy Lane

WA160HB

Sudlow Lane

WA160RA

Golborne Lane

WA160WN

Pickmere Lane

WA166QZ

Mereside Road

WA160JA

Pickmere Lane

WA160LF

Rileys Lane

WA160RX

Swineyard Lane

WA160SF

Withers Lane

WA160XJ

Park Lane

WA130UD

Hillside

WA143RD

Reddy Lane

WA144TL

Park View

WA160ET

Chester Road

WA160JF

Flittogate Lane

WA160LB

Mere Lane

WA160RG

Moss Lane

WA160RT

Warrington Road

WA160RW

Warrington Road

WA144TN

Stamford Road

WA166QA

Pheasant Walk

WA166XA

West Hall Court

WA160GX

High Legh

WA160PX

Chester Road

WA160RB

Golborne Lane

WA160US

Broadheys Lane

WA166PE

Crabtree Lane

WA160SX

Manchester Road

WA160YA

Beaver Close

WA166LZ

Kinderton Close

WA166PU

Surridge

WA143RR

Millington Lane

WA144TA

Lymm Road

WA160LW

Wellfield Close

WA160PN

Chester Road

WA160PT

Chester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.