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 miles
- Liverpool 15.9 miles
- Birkenhead 21 miles
- St. Helens 12.8 miles
- Wigan 18 miles
- Warrington 7.1 miles
- Bolton 22 miles
- Stockport 19.5 miles
- Salford 18.7 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.1 miles
- Chester 14.5 miles
- Chester Castle 14.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Marbury Ward 1.2 miles
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Barnton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Weaverham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Dutton Parish 1.9 miles
- Whitley Parish 1.9 miles
- Comberbach Built-up area 2 miles
- Anderton with Marbury Parish 2.2 miles
- Crowton Parish 2.4 miles
- Great Budworth Parish 2.8 miles
- Northwich Winnington & Castle Ward 2.8 miles
- Antrobus Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Little Leigh
CW8 4RY, CW8 4QW, CW9 6BN, CW8 4QX, CW8 4SA, CW8 4QD, CW8 4YB, CW8 4RD, CW8 4RX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 11.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 13.4 miles
- Acton Bridge Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Greenbank Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Little Leigh Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Hartford Hall on School Lane 3 3.6 miles
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 3.7 miles
- The Partridge 3 3.3 miles
- Victoria Lodge 3 5.9 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich 3 3.8 miles
- The Coachman 3.2 miles
- Premier Inn Runcorn 3 4 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich South 3 4.1 miles
Schools in Little Leigh
- Little Leigh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 1.9 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 3.9 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 4.5 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 5 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 5.6 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 7.6 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 9.4 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 11.6 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 12.1 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 12.5 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 14.2 miles