WA16 — KNUTSFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA16 is £640,956, which is 106% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA16 cost 123.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA16 have risen 8.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£862,955	570
Semi-detached	£448,358	346
Terraced	£364,777	295
Flat	£268,306	160
All types	£640,956	1469

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA16 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA16 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
High Legh Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mobberley CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Knutsford Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA16 are 238.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

238.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA16 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA16 — KNUTSFORD

Area Summary

WA16 (KNUTSFORD) offers above-average property prices (£640,956, 123% above national average), low crime (81% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (238 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA16?

The average house price in WA16 (KNUTSFORD) is £640,956, based on 1469 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 123% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.5% over the past year.

Is WA16 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA16 is significantly below the national average (15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA16?

There are 11 schools in or near WA16. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA16?

Council tax in WA16 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA16?

The average broadband download speed in WA16 is 238 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WA16 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.