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WA16 0WF

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High Legh

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Detailed insights for WA16 0WF

Overview

Postcode WA16 0WF is located in a rural town, within the High Legh area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh is £55,863 per year. The median sale price in High Legh is £557,500 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £420,000 and £848,500. The nearest station is Lostock Gralam, about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wincham Linnards Lane Playing Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,713 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh is £55,863 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA16 0WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh near WA16 0WF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock Gralam located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA16 0WF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWincham Linnards Lane Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Wincham Linnards Lane Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
499
Population density
438.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.99(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.38(-48%)
Public order
7.3(-28%)
Other theft
4.69(-29%)
Drugs
4.17(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
463
92.97%
Other White
11
2.21%
Indian
10
2.01%
Irish
7
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.6%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
49.87%
Level 3 (A level)
69
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
13.81%
No qualifications
27
6.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
95
49.74%
Owns outright
74
38.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.28%
Shared ownership
6
3.14%
Other social rented
3
1.57%
Total households: 191

Property prices in High Legh

Median price: £557,500
Price per sq ft: £400
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £849K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 (about £400 per square foot) in High Legh area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Legh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£785,000£431
Semi-Detached7£450,000£323
Terraced9£328,500£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Legh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Legh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£235,000£426,562
2017£530,000£327,500£355,000
2018£565,000£231,000£520,000
2019£572,500£292,000£307,500
2020£550,000£310,000£270,000
2021£677,500£420,000£320,000
2022£789,995£452,500£402,500
2023£772,500£375,000£380,000
2024£733,000£341,500£380,000
2025£740,500£507,000£370,000
2026£870,000£470,000£420,199
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Legh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Legh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£269£267
2017£297£287£269
2018£302£245£281
2019£279£272£311
2020£296£297£272
2021£351£320£308
2022£415£415£380
2023£452£329£328
2024£451£281£363
2025£432£392£337
2026£430£325£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Legh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Legh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 0WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 0WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20253, Badgers Rake, Mere Lane, Knutsford, WA16 0LBTerracedFreehold£328,500
24 Oct 202510, Thistle Close, Knutsford, WA16 0WGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£147,500
02 Dec 20254, Jacobs Way, Knutsford, WA16 0GZDetachedFreehold£999,999
19 Dec 20251, Beaver Close, Knutsford, WA16 0YATerracedFreehold£260,000
21 May 20263, The Elms, Park Lane, Knutsford, WA16 0XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the WA16 0WF postcode area, located within Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA16 0WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryWincham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA16 0WF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA16 0WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparLinnards Lane, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 6EDWalking directions to Spar

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA16 0WF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Hague

High Legh - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardHigh LeghE05008631
ParishPickmereE04010991
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mobberley, Plumley & High LeghE02003859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 007AE01018598
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA16 0WF

Is WA16 0WF (Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh) safe?

The area around WA16 0WF records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA16 0WF?

The median sale price around WA16 0WF in High Legh is £557,500 (about £400 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA16 0WF?

There is 1 school close to WA16 0WF, including Wincham Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA16 0WF?

WA16 0WF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA16 0WF (Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering WA16 0WF is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Hague (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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