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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 57 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
57
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
24.59(-34%)
Public order
8(-21%)
Other theft
6.64(+1%)
Shoplifting
6.34(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.83(-73%)
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 222 recent sales, the median property price is £460,500 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
Detached83£664,000
Semi-Detached57£428,000
Terraced50£404,500
Flats32£216,000

10 years median price trend in Knutsford

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

All postcodes in Knutsford

WA169DB

Blackhill Lane

WA168BQ

Downs End

WA168LQ

Overfields

WA160DH

St Johns Avenue

WA160BJ

School Close

WA169SS

Toft Road

WA169EG

Toft Road

WA168NQ

Hallside Park

WA168PU

Legh Gardens

WA160XP

Cotes Drive

WA168EZ

Parkgate Lane

WA160DX

Bexton Road

WA169DN

Ashworth Park

WA160PQ

Tabley Road

WA169AE

Bexton Lane

WA168DJ

Manor Crescent

WA166BY

Princess Street

WA166AG

Tatton Street

WA161HB

Knutsford

WA168LH

Buckingham Drive

WA168XY

Montmorency Road

WA160GJ

Knutsford

WA168QW

Oakleigh

WA168NW

Chelford Road

WA168ZP

Sparrow Lane

WA168AT

North Downs

WA168EY

Braidwood Avenue

WA166HR

Knutsford Drive

WA166DB

Princess Street

WA160NL

Toft Road

WA168JL

Springfields

WA168PL

Longridge

WA168AG

Manor Park South

WA168DQ

Manor Park North

WA168EN

Mobberley Road

WA168PA

Longridge

WA160BG

Westfield Drive

WA168JX

Kenilworth Avenue

WA168NE

Carrwood

WA166DQ

Church View

WA160BB

Mellor Crescent

WA169AB

Bexton Lane

WA160DP

St Johns Road

WA168QA

Grove Park

WA168ZG

Longridge

WA168WS

The Shambles

WA166ED

King Street

WA168GY

St Georges Close

WA168ZH

Longridge

WA160DU

Mead Close

WA168FB

Haig Road

WA166AY

Parkgate Lane

WA168EE

Mobberley Road

WA168BZ

Mansion Drive

WA168FF

Ellison Close

WA169AN

Highland Way

WA168QS

Leycester Road

WA168LE

Hayfields

WA168DB

Manor Park North

WA168EW

Middle Walk

WA160NE

Tabley Road

WA160DA

Gaskell Avenue

WA160BL

Westfield Drive

WA160RH

Moss Lane

WA169EA

Glebelands Road

WA168ET

Moordale Road

WA168HZ

Springwood Avenue

WA166HE

Ruskin Court

WA168JS

Shaw Drive

WA166HG

Minshull Street

WA168XN

Marlborough Close

WA166HH

Swinton Square

WA160EG

Knutsford

WA160DY

Bexton Road

WA168PW

Longridge

WA168PN

Longridge

WA166BL

White Bear Yard

WA168XT

Mardon Close

WA160SW

Ruskin Court

WA166HD

Marble Arch

WA168UT

Ella Grove

WA166DE

Red Cow Yard

WA166EZ

Moorside

WA169AQ

Summers Way

WA166HA

Drury Lane

WA166BP

Princess Street

WA166EH

King Street

WA168EU

Mobberley Road

WA161GU

Knutsford

WA160AW

Northwich Road

WA169DQ

Ashworth Park

WA168FJ

Pollitt Row

WA168QZ

Chelford Road

WA160LX

Manchester Road

WA166DS

Coronation Square

WA169EF

Toft Road

WA169BP

Bexton Lane

WA168AH

Rockford Lodge

WA166EQ

King Street

WA168QL

Goughs Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.