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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 moderate crime levels, with around 79 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 per household in Leighton is £57,895 per year. 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
1.7%
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

Based on 89 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
Flats4£100,000
Terraced3£145,500
Semi-Detached29£218,000
Detached53£285,000

10 years median price trend in Leighton

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

All postcodes in 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.