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About

Knutsford ward encompasses the historic market town of Knutsford itself along with surrounding rural settlements like Over Peover and Toft. The area features a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local retail along Princess Street and King Street, and significant green spaces such as The Heath and Tatton Park's perimeter. Agriculture remains active in the outlying farmlands, contributing to the local character.

A notable local custom is the annual Knutsford Royal May Day festival, a tradition dating back to the Victorian era. The ward's structure includes conservation areas protecting its architectural heritage, from Georgian buildings to traditional Cheshire half-timbered designs. The Manchester to Crewe railway line serves the town, providing a direct transport link alongside the A50 and A537 roads.

Area overview

On average Knutsford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knutsford is £58,733 per year. There are 7 schools in Knutsford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Knutsford is home to around 13,256 people, with a population density of about 1,318.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knutsford Population
13,256
Population density
1,318.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.97(-33%)
Public order
8.68(-14%)
Shoplifting
6.56(+15%)
Other theft
6.34(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.73(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,987
90.43%
Other White
373
2.81%
Indian
194
1.46%
Irish
152
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
98
0.74%
Total population: 13,255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,166
47.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,557
14.46%
No qualifications
1,366
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,347
12.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
6.65%
Total 16+ residents: 10,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,419
41.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,763
30.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
762
12.97%
Other social rented
674
11.47%
Social rents from council
136
2.31%
Total households: 5,875

Property prices in Knutsford

Based on 229 recent sales, the median property price is £482,000 in Knutsford area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,610 up to £5,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knutsford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached92£686,250
Flats30£216,000
Semi-Detached56£400,000
Terraced51£425,000

10 years median price trend in Knutsford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutsford.

All postcodes in Knutsford

WA168FG

Mullin Row

WA161GX

Knutsford

WA166BL

White Bear Yard

WA168QT

Molly Potts Close

WA166HY

Victoria Street

WA168FA

Bennett Drive

WA168QE

Grove Park

WA169AP

Summers Way

WA169AW

Summers Close

WA169DJ

Ashworth Park

WA168HS

Shaw Heath View

WA160AB

Northwich Road

WA160BL

Westfield Drive

WA160ST

Manchester Road

WA166AF

Tatton Street

WA166DA

Princess Street

WA168BN

Brook Street

WA168XP

The Grove

WA160DN

St Peters Avenue

WA160DX

Bexton Road

WA166AE

Tatton Street

WA166BF

Green Street

WA166HA

Drury Lane

WA166HB

Drury Lane

WA168AQ

Manor Park South

WA168LY

Chelford Road

WA168QH

Croft Lane

WA168XL

Wellington Close

WA169AU

Rowley Way

WA169AX

Roxby Way

WA160DW

Lee Close

WA160GJ

Knutsford

WA168AY

Lindop Close

WA168BG

Delmar Road

WA168GP

Brook Street

WA160BS

Stanley Road

WA166AX

Willow Green

WA166EG

King Street

WA166GR

Regent Street

WA166TJ

Ruskin Way

WA168NR

Legh Road

WA169AR

Summers Way

WA169DP

Hollingford Place

WA169DY

Toft Road

WA160AY

Acacia Avenue

WA160DQ

Bexton Road

WA160DR

Hayton Street

WA166AW

Mere Heath Lane

WA166BW

Princess Street

WA167PA

Parkgate Lane

WA168AS

Higher Downs

WA168BE

Oak View

WA168LH

Buckingham Drive

WA168YJ

Montmorency Road

WA160BJ

School Close

WA160DU

Mead Close

WA160DZ

Bexton Road

WA160EE

Bexton Road

WA160LY

Manchester Road

WA166HP

George Street

WA166JD

Moorside

WA166QP

Parkgate Lane

WA166TN

Coppice Grove

WA168ES

Mallard Close

WA168FF

Ellison Close

WA168FP

Drinkwater Close

WA168GE

Knutsford

WA160DP

St Johns Road

WA168DX

Haig Road

WA168PD

Longridge

WA168XN

Marlborough Close

WA169AL

Tree Way

WA169BL

Bexton Lane

WA169DD

Blackhill Lane

WA160AH

Warren Close

WA161EG

Parkgate Lane

WA168HY

Mobberley Road

WA168NT

Legh Road

WA169DH

Conway Close

WA160BA

Westfield Drive

WA160GL

Stanley Road

WA166BZ

Princess Street

WA168XR

Birkin Close

WA168ZN

Longridge

WA160BG

Westfield Drive

WA160NR

Freshfields

WA166AP

Mereheath Park

WA166BY

Princess Street

WA166JE

Marcliff Grove

WA166PD

Old Market Place

WA168FL

Knutsford

WA168FN

Hamman Drive

WA168GR

Bellingham Close

WA168JD

Leigh Avenue

WA160NH

Sugar Pit Lane

WA160PD

Toft Road

WA168AF

Sharston Crescent

WA168AG

Manor Park South

WA169AY

Valley Way

WA160WS

Heath Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.