Town Pop. 1,114

Living in High Legh: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Legh scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. High Legh places 4th of 14 in the WA16 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 66 points above the WA16 district's 25/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (94) and safety (93). Healthcare (4), schools (9), lifestyle (9) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA16 postcode district.

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High Legh scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
88 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wither'S Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Crowley Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hobbs Hill Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.154 · PM2.5 6.173 · PM10 10.775 µg/m³
74
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • High Legh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital6.8 mi
Warrington Hospital6.9 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)11.7 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakeside Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,849 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired26.4%Student6.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Ashley 4.5 mi
Hale 4.6 mi
Knutsford 4.7 mi
J9 M56 1.8 mi
J20 M6 2 mi
J20A M6 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in High Legh in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bucklow Hill 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lymm 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Appleton Thorn 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bowdon 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Partington 57 4.8 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Altrincham 72 5.4 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Legh a nice place to live?

High Legh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for High Legh is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is High Legh?

High Legh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Legh?

Among the top-rated schools in High Legh is High Legh Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Legh in total.

High Legh in context

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Postcode districts in High Legh

WA16 47 ⇄

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