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About

Leighton ward is situated in the rural north of Cheshire East, encompassing the village of Leighton and surrounding farmland. The area is characterised by open fields and agricultural land, with the Shropshire Union Canal running through its western edge. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Cheshire Plain, supporting dairy and arable farming.

The ward includes the grounds of the former Lea Hall, with its stable block now converted into residential properties. A notable local feature is the Leighton Pump House, a preserved steam-powered water pumping station on the canal, which dates from the Victorian era. The area remains primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial development.

Area overview

On average Leighton has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leighton is £57,838 per year. The median sale price in Leighton is £240,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,000 and £297,500. There are 2 schools in Leighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leighton is home to around 6,027 people, with a population density of about 1,228.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.13(+21%)
Public order
11.45(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(-19%)
Other theft
6.3(-5%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,537
31.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
23.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
814
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
10.07%
No qualifications
477
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,825

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

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £186K – £298K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Leighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£275,000£253
Semi-Detached31£220,000£269
Terraced3£176,000£215
Flats4£100,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,498£170,995£132,500
2017£185,000£172,745£132,750
2018£206,000£150,000£114,950
2019£210,000£182,500£107,500
2020£217,995£187,500£145,000
2021£235,000£189,995£185,000
2022£275,000£210,000£262,500
2023£260,425£215,000£165,000
2024£256,250£207,500£150,000
2025£280,000£230,000£160,750
2026£265,000£210,000£213,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£175£175
2017£190£179£177
2018£201£197£187
2019£202£215£161
2020£212£216£195
2021£221£222£219
2022£248£241£196
2023£233£242£195
2024£238£251£183
2025£253£261£221
2026£263£269£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leighton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Leighton ward.

Local councillors

Clair Chapman

Leighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Leighton

CW14PB

Wharfedale Avenue

CW13WX

Bolshaw Close

CW14UX

Leighton

CW14QR

Flowers Lane

CW14QF

Hothersall Close

CW14SZ

Orchardfield Close

CW13PY

Farmleigh Drive

CW14QH

Middlewich Road

CW14TU

Simpson Court

CW14QJ

Middlewich Road

CW14SY

Bickerton Close

CW14GX

House Yard Close

CW14TX

Beltony Drive

CW14RW

Parkers Road

CW13PX

Elmstead Crescent

CW13TH

Merlin Court

CW14RN

Flowers Lane