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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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 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-Detached8£507,000
Terraced14£419,500

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

WA166LP

Woodlands Crescent

WA160TL

High Legh

WA166NU

Limetree Lane

WA160SG

Withers Lane

WA160TA

Moss Lane

WA166LG

Chester Road

WA166NF

High Legh

WA166RJ

Chester Road

CW96LT

Budworth Road

CW96LW

Westage Lane

WA144TE

Lymm Road

WA160HJ

Flittogate Lane

WA160JD

Flittogate Lane

WA160HY

Old Hall Lane

WA160TF

Warrington Road

WA166PY

Gleyve

WA144TF

Lymm Road

WA160QS

Halliwell's Brow

WA160SZ

Manchester Road

WA160WA

Wrenshot Lane

WA166PJ

Moss Lane

WA166TU

Spurston Close

WA160HT

Old Hall Lane

WA166NE

West Lane

WA160GR

Turner Road

WA160GS

Byrne Close

WA160GU

Ward Street

WA160JN

Pickmere Lane

WA160SU

Manchester Road

WA166RP

Chester Road

WA130TG

Chester Road

WA143QY

Coe Lane

WA144TH

Park Lane

WA160HS

Pickmere Lane

WA166LX

North Drive

CW96LX

Cann Lane

WA160HL

Chester Road

WA160JJ

Pickmere Lane

WA166LS

West Lane

WA166PZ

Pheasant Walk

WA166QW

Mereside Road

WA166RL

Chester Road

WA144ST

Lymm Road

WA166RQ

The Crescent

CW96LR

Budworth Road

CW96NA

Arley Mossend Lane

WA130TT

Crabtree Lane

WA160WD

Buttercup Way

WA160XQ

Curzon Avenue

WA166PN

Back Lane

WA166TT

Ulviet Gate

CW96LE

Feldy Green Lane

CW96LZ

Kennels Green

WA143RS

Millington Lane

WA160AA

Mag Lane

WA160QY

Hobbs Hill Lane

WA160SD

Swineyard Lane

WA160WE

Daisy Close

WA166LU

Pheasant Walk

CW96LN

Hield Grove

WA143QX

Spode Green Lane

WA160PZ

Barley Fields

WA166TW

Mere Heath Cottages

WA166QT

High Legh

WA166RF

Chapel Lane

WA143RQ

Agden Lane

WA166QR

Mereside Road

WA130TZ

Agden Lane

WA160LD

Mere Lane

WA160QX

Northwood Lane

WA166QY

The Circle

WA166RW

Chester Road

WA130UE

Agden Brow

WA143RL

Millington Lane

WA160HD

Chester Road

WA160HZ

Budworth Road

WA166LH

Chester Road

WA166NY

Agden Lane

WA166QD

Mereside Road

WA166QF

Mereside Road

WA130UB

Hillside

WA160JB

Pickmere Lane

WA160JP

Pickmere Lane

WA160PY

Mere Hall Estate

WA160WG

Thistle Close

WA166NN

Wrenshot Lane

WA130TY

Agden Lane

WA143QZ

Coe Lane

WA160ER

Tabley Hill Lane

WA166NP

West Lane

WA166TX

Holgrave Close

WA160QE

Hoo Green Lane

WA160TB

Warrington Road

WA166NZ

Mowpen Brow

WA166TY

Chollerton Close

WA139JX

Spring Lane

WA166QH

Ashley Road

CW96LP

Hield Lane

WA144TG

Park Lane

WA160HH

Chester Road

Data Sources

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