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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

WA161AL

Parkgate Lane

WA160DL

St Johns Road

WA160ND

Ladies Mile

WA160EH

Malvern Road

WA169BW

Bexton Lane

WA168BE

Oak View

WA168GT

Mobberley Road

WA166DH

Church Hill

WA168JW

Northfields

WA168ZJ

Heath Lodge Close

WA168YJ

Montmorency Road

WA166BU

Princess Street

WA168FD

Jackson Road

WA166HY

Victoria Street

WA160DB

Gaskell Avenue

WA160BN

Westfield Drive

WA168XS

Keepers Close

WA168DS

Woodlands Court

WA168WZ

Knutsford

WA168PJ

Longridge

WA168HA

Lodge Road

WA166DA

Princess Street

WA168JG

Shaw Drive

WA169AD

Bexton Lane

WA160EA

Bexton Road

WA166SZ

Mereheath Lane

WA168QY

Carrwood

WA169EB

Toft Road

WA168DR

Townfields

WA168JR

Shaw Drive

WA160BX

Bexton Road

WA166HW

King Street

WA168AX

Birch Grove

WA166AW

Mere Heath Lane

WA160PF

Bexton Road

WA168AQ

Manor Park South

WA160AJ

Warren Avenue

WA161HA

Knutsford

WA168PD

Longridge

WA168LN

Balmoral Close

WA168PP

Longridge

WA160PD

Toft Road

WA168AY

Lindop Close

WA168AZ

North Downs

WA161GH

Parkgate Lane

WA166HB

Drury Lane

WA160NF

Tabley Road

WA169DZ

Glebelands Road

WA168ED

Sparrow Lane

WA169DR

Blackhill Lane

WA168BJ

Moulton Close

WA168BB

Ash Grove

WA169BZ

Arundel Close

WA169AG

Lowland Way

WA168ER

Teal Avenue

WA166SL

Manchester Road

WA166HF

King Street

WA168FH

Pemberton Close

WA166TL

Briar Close

WA168DD

Manor Park North

WA169BB

Beggarmans Lane

WA160NH

Sugar Pit Lane

WA160NU

Manchester Road

WA168AJ

Manor Park South

WA168QX

Chelford Road

WA168LD

Helena Close

WA160NP

Tabley Close

WA160EB

Cranford Avenue

WA166HN

Ruskin Court

WA169DH

Conway Close

WA160SR

Manchester Road

WA168ZF

Mobberley Road

WA166JE

Marcliff Grove

WA169BA

Beggarmans Lane

WA166DL

King Street

WA168LY

Chelford Road

WA160AX

Green Lane

WA168NA

Warwick Close

WA168JQ

Shaw Drive

WA160BT

Bexton Road

WA160AB

Northwich Road

WA160BS

Stanley Road

WA169DL

Ashworth Park

WA161GX

Knutsford

WA168BG

Delmar Road

WA169BQ

Bexton Lane

WA160AN

Northwich Road

WA166TA

Toft Road

WA166EG

King Street

WA166ES

Malt Street

WA160NN

Queensway

WA168XU

Mill Close

WA168AF

Sharston Crescent

WA160DW

Lee Close

WA168GP

Brook Street

WA168NN

Chelford Road

WA168EB

Brook Street

WA161GW

Knutsford

WA168DY

Adams Hill

WA166TN

Coppice Grove

Data Sources

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