Little Leigh
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.286, -2.58 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 61 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
Little Leigh is a small, rural parish in Cheshire West and Chester, set among the patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and country lanes typical of mid‑Cheshire. It sits within easy reach of larger towns such as Northwich and Winsford, and the local landscape is shaped by nearby waterways and the old canal and river networks that helped the county’s salt and agricultural trade develop.
The community remains largely agricultural with a mix of historic farmhouses and more recent commuter homes, a parish church and village amenities that host local events. Its history is quietly evident in listed buildings and the layout of lanes and fields; socially the parish combines long‑standing rural families with newcomers who work in surrounding towns, giving it a relaxed village character rather than a distinct commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering Little Leigh
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Liverpool 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Birkenhead 21 miles33.8 km
- St. Helens 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Wigan 18 miles28.9 km
- Warrington 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Bolton 22 miles35.4 km
- Stockport 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Salford 18.7 miles30 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Chester 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Chester Castle 14.6 miles23.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Marbury Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Barnton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Weaverham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Dutton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Comberbach Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Anderton with Marbury Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Crowton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Great Budworth Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Northwich Winnington & Castle Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Antrobus Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Little Leigh
CW8 4RR, CW9 6BP, CW8 4RE, CW8 4RW, CW8 4QD, CW8 4RU, CW8 4RL, CW8 4RT, CW8 4RD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Manchester Airport 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Acton Bridge Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Greenbank Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Little Leigh Ad
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Coachman Hartford 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Holiday Inn Runcorn 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Statham Lodge Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Little Leigh
- Little Leigh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Arley Hall Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Vale Royal Estate 5 miles8 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Tatton Park Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km