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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

WA169AY

Valley Way

WA166AF

Tatton Street

WA169DW

Blackhill Lane

WA160EN

Tabley Road

WA166DF

Silk Mill Street

WA168LS

Legh Road

WA168EH

Richmond Hill

WA168EF

Mobberley Road

WA168QR

Leycester Road

WA166QP

Parkgate Lane

WA169BG

Beggarmans Lane

WA169BY

Seymour Chase

WA169BD

Beggarmans Lane

WA166AX

Willow Green

WA166JA

Albert Street

WA168BA

North Downs

WA161EH

Parkgate Lane

WA168PH

Longridge

WA160AG

Sandileigh Avenue

WA168FN

Hamman Drive

WA168LU

Chelford Road

WA160DR

Hayton Street

WA167WZ

Parkgate Lane

WA166DR

Norburys Yard

WA160DS

Bexton Road

WA168XR

Birkin Close

WA166AU

Mereheath Park

WA168DE

Woodlands Drive

WA160NB

Tabley Road

WA168ZL

Longridge

WA168DG

Manor Park North

WA168FL

Knutsford

WA160NR

Freshfields

WA169EH

Toft Road

WA160DQ

Bexton Road

WA168ZN

Longridge

WA160GW

Oliver Drive

WA160WS

Heath Drive

WA166HZ

Queen Street

WA166AN

Mere Heath Lane

WA169AU

Rowley Way

WA160BE

King Edward Road

WA168BD

Fox Grove

WA168DU

Wildgoose Avenue

WA168LP

Legh Road

WA160NJ

Queensway

WA168BN

Brook Street

WA166EX

Old Market Place

WA168XW

Montgomery Close

WA168ZR

Cranford Drive

WA169ED

Toft Road

WA168DN

Lowe Drive

WA169DY

Toft Road

WA168GZ

Astley Close

WA168JP

Norbury Close

WA168XL

Wellington Close

WA168JA

Springwood Avenue

WA160NG

Tabley Road

WA166UZ

Parkgate Lane

WA168WR

Lilybrook Drive

WA160AL

Warren Avenue

WA168NG

Carrwood

WA166AD

Tatton Street

WA168QF

Woodvale Road

WA166DG

Red Cow Yard

WA168ND

Southdowns

WA168DX

Haig Road

WA168HJ

Merlin Avenue

WA166DX

King Street

WA168LG

Overfields

WA160DE

Stanley Road

WA166JB

Windsor Way

WA168FE

Howarth Row

WA168JY

Boothfields

WA161GL

Parkgate Lane

WA168QN

Goughs Lane

WA168NT

Legh Road

WA160DG

County Terrace

WA169FQ

Knutsford

WA169BJ

Bexton Lane

WA168GX

Rutherford Drive

WA168GS

Ash Grove

WA166BF

Green Street

WA168HE

Parkgate

WA160BW

Racefield Road

WA168BW

Knutsford

WA168WB

Hollow Lane

WA168AP

Yewlands Drive

WA160PG

Toft Road

WA168BY

Thorneyholme Drive

WA168RB

Chelford Road

WA160ST

Manchester Road

WA168HQ

Mobberley Road

WA168BS

Hollow Lane

WA168FG

Mullin Row

WA160NQ

Spinney Lane

WA169BN

Beeston Drive

WA168PE

Longridge

WA168ZS

Chelford Road

WA168DH

Manor Park North

Data Sources

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