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Knutsford North

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About

Knutsford North is a residential area situated just outside the town's historic centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war semis to more modern developments, with local amenities like the Longridge estate and primary schools serving the community. The area provides straightforward access to the M6 motorway, making it a practical base for commuters heading towards Manchester or the Midlands.

The landscape is generally flat, with pockets of green space such as the playing fields near Westfield Drive. A notable local feature is the mere, a large lake on the southern fringe which influences the area's drainage and provides a natural boundary. Daily life revolves around local parades of shops and the broader facilities of Knutsford town, which remain within easy reach for residents.

Area overview

On average Knutsford North has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knutsford North is £51,849 per year. There are 2 schools in Knutsford North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knutsford North is home to around 6,427 people, with a population density of about 1,485.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knutsford North Population
6,427
Population density
1,485.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.21(-32%)
Public order
5.29(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-50%)
Other theft
4.05(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,778
89.93%
Other White
209
3.25%
Indian
102
1.59%
Irish
64
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.68%
Total population: 6,425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,146
41.36%
Level 3 (A level)
819
15.79%
No qualifications
789
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,017
35.06%
Owns with a mortgage
844
29.09%
Other social rented
511
17.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
12.34%
Social rents from council
108
3.72%
Total households: 2,901

Property prices in Knutsford North

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£397
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £475K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £397 per square foot) in Knutsford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,523 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knutsford North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£519,000£441
Semi-Detached27£382,000£365
Terraced21£340,000£383
Flats9£248,150£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knutsford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutsford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£195,000£242,500£242,513
2017£395,000£210,000£270,000£259,250
2018£427,500£169,950£300,000£277,500
2019£407,500£217,500£275,051£272,000
2020£522,000£218,000£305,663£278,500
2021£417,500£255,000£315,000£292,500
2022£535,000£237,500£350,000£330,000
2023£499,995£250,000£355,000£324,998
2024£530,000£287,500£365,000£313,000
2025£543,722£222,000£388,998£356,500
2026£367,500£312,500£376,000£332,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutsford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutsford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£220£269£238
2017£318£315£286£249
2018£312£300£297£282
2019£321£325£293£259
2020£362£338£300£298
2021£353£326£333£307
2022£417£327£370£307
2023£446£312£405£349
2024£455£304£399£351
2025£450£381£374£385
2026£457£344£360£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutsford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knutsford North in the last year.

All postcodes in Knutsford North

WA168JG

Shaw Drive

WA168FH

Pemberton Close

WA168XN

Marlborough Close

WA168FA

Bennett Drive

WA168YJ

Montmorency Road

WA168JA

Springwood Avenue

WA168HZ

Springwood Avenue

WA168ZN

Longridge

WA166AT

Mereheath Park

WA168HX

Church Mews

WA160NG

Tabley Road

WA168XT

Mardon Close

WA168JT

Boothfields

WA166HA

Drury Lane

WA168ET

Moordale Road

WA168PE

Longridge

WA161GX

Knutsford

WA168DN

Lowe Drive

WA168BE

Oak View

WA168AL

Manor Park South

WA168LQ

Overfields

WA160EW

Tabley Hill Lane

WA167WZ

Parkgate Lane

WA168XP

The Grove

WA160NT

Manchester Road

WA168FF

Ellison Close

WA168WB

Hollow Lane

WA169FQ

Knutsford

WA160NU

Manchester Road

WA168AZ

North Downs

WA168HE

Parkgate

WA160RH

Moss Lane

WA168DP

Churchfields

WA160ST

Manchester Road

WA168AG

Manor Park South

WA168BH

Lynton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.