Postcode CW1 4SE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Leighton ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound is £55,667 per year. The nearest station is Crewe located about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound is £55,667 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW1 4SE.
Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound near CW1 4SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewe located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leighton
In the CW1 4SE postcode area, located within Church Minshull, Kingsbourne & Sound, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 4SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tollemache Minimart | 2 Tollemache Drive, Crewe, CW1 3YA | Walking directions to Tollemache Minimart |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Merlin Court, Cheshire East, CW1 3TH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.