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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

WA160GL

Stanley Road

WA169AH

Valley Way

WA167PA

Parkgate Lane

WA168QP

Chelford Road

WA166AR

Mereheath Park

WA168BH

Lynton Close

WA166XU

Parkgate Lane

WA168ES

Mallard Close

WA168XP

The Grove

WA168QB

Grove Park

WA168HD

Parkgate

WA168AA

Parkgate Lane

WA168QE

Grove Park

WA168QJ

Toft Road

WA168PR

Longridge Trading Estate

WA166EN

Tatton Street

WA168LF

Southfields

WA168QD

Grove Park

WA166DZ

King Street

WA168JJ

Shaw Drive

WA168BU

Sandiway

WA169AX

Roxby Way

WA166HT

Garden Road

WA168HF

Parkgate

WA168JN

Northfields

WA168AR

Beechwood

WA160BH

Westfield Drive

WA166BH

Canute Place

WA169FB

Bexton Lane

WA160EJ

Gloucester Road

WA160EQ

Blackhill Lane

WA169DX

Adams Hill

WA160GP

Libris Place

WA168NB

Carrwood

WA168LT

Chelford Road

WA166BZ

Princess Street

WA166HP

George Street

WA161GS

Knutsford

WA161EN

Parkgate Lane

WA161GY

Knutsford

WA160AP

Tabley Grove

WA168HH

Kestrel Avenue

WA160EE

Bexton Road

WA169AZ

Valley Close

WA166HX

King Street

WA169EQ

Toft Road

WA166DW

King Street

WA168JF

Mobberley Road

WA166EY

Egerton Square

WA168NR

Legh Road

WA166JD

Moorside

WA160DT

Meadow Drive

WA160GY

Devis Way

WA161EP

Parkgate Lane

WA168HN

Bewick Walk

WA168JB

Oakfield Avenue

WA160NY

Tabley Road

WA168BP

Holt Road

WA166BW

Princess Street

WA168JZ

Brookdale Avenue

WA168QT

Molly Potts Close

WA166AT

Mereheath Park

WA169AR

Summers Way

WA168JT

Boothfields

WA168HP

Shaw Heath View

WA168RD

Chelford Road

WA168HG

Parkgate Lane

WA168EQ

Mobberley Road

WA166TJ

Ruskin Way

WA160AY

Acacia Avenue

WA166AB

Tatton Street

WA166TH

Hillside Road

WA160BA

Westfield Drive

WA168NP

Parkfield Road

WA168NF

Fir Tree Avenue

WA168AS

Higher Downs

WA166HS

Mereheath Lane

WA168QQ

Leycester Close

WA161GZ

Knutsford

WA168EG

Hollow Lane

WA160LY

Manchester Road

WA168AN

Manor Park South

WA168NL

Greenacre Close

WA168XJ

Wolfe Close

WA161EG

Parkgate Lane

WA169DJ

Ashworth Park

WA168NS

Lovat Drive

Data Sources

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