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High Legh

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About

High Legh is a ward in Cheshire East, located in the northwest of England. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. It includes the village of High Legh, known for its historic church and nearby High Legh Garden Centre. The ward is bordered by the M56 motorway, providing easy access to Manchester and Warrington.

The landscape features open fields and quiet country lanes, with a small but close-knit community. Local amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and a few pubs. The area is popular with those seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of larger towns and cities. High Legh retains a traditional rural character, with occasional community events and agricultural activities shaping daily life.

Area overview

On average High Legh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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 of residents in High Legh is £50,600 per year. There are 2 schools in High Legh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
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

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

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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £581,553 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
Detached33£740,000
Flats1£460,000
Semi-Detached11£417,000
Terraced15£395,000

10 years median price trend in High Legh

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.