Egerton High Legh, Cheshire East
35 addresses across 1 postcode (WA16), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24100783.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £715,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 8, E: 7, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashley, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Lakeside Surgery, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £372,250 | £366,500 | £378,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £299,000 | £253,000 | £345,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £357,500 | £325,000 | £390,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £249,500 | £249,000 | £250,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £211,000 | £182,000 | £240,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £300,750 | £290,000 | £311,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2025 | 27 WA16 6PT | Detached | £505,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Mar 2024 | 3 WA16 6PT | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 36 WA16 6PT | Other | £15,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 12 WA16 6PT | Detached | £540,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 38 WA16 6PT | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2019 | 26 WA16 6PT | Detached | £366,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 7 WA16 6PT | Detached | £378,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2017 | 8 WA16 6PT | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2016 | 3 WA16 6PT | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2016 | 15 WA16 6PT | Detached | £253,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 7 WA16 6PT | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2015 | 4 WA16 6PT | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 34 WA16 6PT | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 20 WA16 6PT | Detached | £316,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2012 | 18 WA16 6PT | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2012 | 11 WA16 6PT | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2011 | 11 WA16 6PT | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 31 May 2011 | 9 WA16 6PT | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 20 WA16 6PT | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2008 | 19 WA16 6PT | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2008 | 30 WA16 6PT | Detached | £311,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 17 WA16 6PT | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 38 WA16 6PT | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 16 WA16 6PT | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 14 WA16 6PT | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2003 | 2 WA16 6PT | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2002 | 22 WA16 6PT | Detached | £177,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | 38 WA16 6PT | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 5 WA16 6PT | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2000 | 21 WA16 6PT | Detached | £126,950 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 5 WA16 6PT | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 29 WA16 6PT | Detached | £161,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1997 | 36 WA16 6PT | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1996 | 23 WA16 6PT | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 19 WA16 6PT | Detached | £93,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 132 m². Most common: House, detached (15); Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (17); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 69 m and 73 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA16 6PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashley 8,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Knutsford 371,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pheasant Walk High Legh | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Knutsford | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Lakeside Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | The Cross Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Higher Lane Dental Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Lymm - Amenity Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Belt | Wood | 190 m east |
| Millington Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Lymm Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Birch Island | Island | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
2 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Legh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Legh Pre-School Nursery WA16 6LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rensherds Place (3); On or near Wrenshot Lane (2); On or near Pheasant Walk (1); On or near Gleyve (1); On or near Surridge (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | under 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA16 6PT: 35 addresses
Nearby streets
Gleyve · Surridge · Robert Moffat · Rensherds Place · The Avenue · North Drive · The Avenue · Venables Way · Wrenshot Lane · Somerville Close · West Hall Court · Kinderton Close
All the streets in WA16 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.