What home types are most common in Leighton?

Housing mix: detached 73.4%, semi-detached 19.8%.

How much social housing is near Leighton?

About 1.8% across the Leighton area.

How many households are in Leighton?

There are 2,351 households in Leighton

What's the Leighton population and density?

Leighton population is 6,027 with density 1228.7 per km².

What are house prices in Leighton?

Based on 70 recent sales, the median price is £255,750.

What's the average income in Leighton?

Average resident income is about £48,713 per year.

How deprived is Leighton?

Deprivation score 3/10 (rank 25940 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Leighton?

Crime level in Leighton is moderate with about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Leighton and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Leighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North West / Cheshire East / Leighton

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 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leighton is £48,713 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

1.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leighton Population

6,027

Population density

1,228.7 per km²

Demographics

British

5,420

89.93%

Other White

187

3.1%

Indian

1.06%

Other Asian

0.85%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.8%

Total population: 6,027

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,266

53.87%

Owns outright

751

31.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

231

9.83%

Other social rented

1.91%

Other forms of private rent

1.11%

Total households: 2,350

Property prices in Leighton

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £255,750 in Leighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,750 up to £375,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	49	£288,000	£187,200	£240,000	£325,000	£353,000
Semi-Detached	17	£230,000	£137,750	£180,000	£245,000	£258,000
Terraced	4	£167,500	£128,750	£143,750	£195,000	£219,000

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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