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About

Leighton ward is located in the northern part of Cheshire East, near the border with Cheshire West and Chester. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open countryside dominating the landscape. The ward includes the villages of Leighton and Minshull Vernon, which are small, quiet settlements with a mix of residential and agricultural land. The nearby A530 road provides connections to Crewe and Nantwich.

The ward is known for its historical landmarks, including the Grade II-listed Leighton Hall and the 17th-century Minshull Vernon Hall. The area has limited commercial development, with most services found in nearby towns. Leighton ward is part of the Cheshire East Council administrative area and falls within the Crewe and Nantwich parliamentary constituency. The population is relatively small, with a focus on community-led activities and rural living.

Area overview

On average Leighton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leighton is £48,750 per year. There are 2 schools in Leighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leighton Population
6,027
Population density
1,228.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,420
89.93%
Other White
187
3.1%
Indian
64
1.06%
Other Asian
51
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.8%
Total population: 6,027

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,266
53.87%
Owns outright
751
31.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
9.83%
Other social rented
45
1.91%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.11%
Total households: 2,350

Property prices in Leighton

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Leighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,750 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leighton 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 Leighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£280,000
Semi-Detached25£205,000
Terraced4£180,500

10 years median price trend in Leighton

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

All postcodes in Leighton

CW14UA

Thorn Tree Drive

CW14TH

Burton Grove

CW13NU

Astbury Close

CW14TT

Parkfield

CW14RR

Barrows Close

CW13QX

Padmore Close

CW13RF

Falcon Drive

CW14GZ

House Yard Close

CW13QQ

Clayton Close

CW14UF

Marshall Close

CW14TY

Magecroft

CW13RY

Kestrel Drive

CW13TH

Merlin Court

CW14TD

Moss Fields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.