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WA16

KNUTSFORD

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA16 covers KNUTSFORD in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £640,956
1yr change ▲ 8.5%
Crime 81% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£640,956

▲ 8.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

123% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

238 Mbps

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.

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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

£582K £614K £645K £677K £708K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

67

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.

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238.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WA16 KNUTSFORD

What is the average house price in WA16 KNUTSFORD?
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 KNUTSFORD 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 is the population of WA16 KNUTSFORD?
The population of WA16 (KNUTSFORD) is approximately 421,298 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA16 KNUTSFORD?
There are 11 schools in or near WA16. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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