Postcode insights

WA16 6RN

Chester Road

Mobberley

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Detailed insights for WA16 6RN

Overview

Postcode WA16 6RN is located in a rural village, within the Mobberley ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh is £55,863 per year. The nearest station is Ashley, about 2.7 miles away.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh is £55,863 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from WA16 6RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh near WA16 6RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashley located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
160
Population density
11.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.74(-26%)
Other theft
15.97(+142%)
Public order
15.97(+58%)
Drugs
11.77(+202%)
Vehicle crime
9.25(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
98.75%
Indian
2
1.25%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
36.57%
Level 3 (A level)
22
16.42%
No qualifications
19
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 134

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
65.75%
Owns with a mortgage
8
10.96%
Owns outright
6
8.22%
Social rents from council
5
6.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.48%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Mobberley

Median price£534,625
Price per sq ft£397
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £871K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £534,625 (about £397 per square foot) in Mobberley area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mobberley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£1,047,850£497
Semi-Detached18£534,625£402
Terraced19£350,000£344
Flats13£162,500£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mobberley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mobberley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£652,250£169,500£217,000£242,250
2017£530,000£187,000£283,500£285,000
2018£625,000£165,000£357,500£280,000
2019£652,500£168,750£311,000£290,000
2020£710,000£181,000£311,000£280,000
2021£812,000£170,000£374,975£300,000
2022£900,000£192,500£415,000£370,000
2023£858,500£230,000£682,500£360,000
2024£835,000£225,000£407,500£414,000
2025£1,075,000£158,750£535,000£457,500
2026£700,000£165,750£537,500£324,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mobberley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mobberley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£238£348£263
2017£283£266£286£275
2018£296£231£297£261
2019£308£203£333£288
2020£328£232£335£265
2021£425£236£331£294
2022£403£246£347£382
2023£439£255£387£363
2024£499£275£384£348
2025£497£223£374£324
2026£399£227£417£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mobberley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 6RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 6RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20252, Swan Cottages, Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 6RNTerracedFreehold£650,000
13 Jun 20253, Swan Cottages, Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 6RNTerracedFreehold£650,000
07 Mar 20251, Swan Cottages, Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 6RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
17 Sept 202510, Swantherne Drive, Knutsford, WA16 6SHDetachedFreehold£1,240,000
29 Aug 20252, Swantherne Drive, Knutsford, WA16 6SHDetachedFreehold£1,150,000

Schools

In the WA16 6RN postcode area, located within Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA16 6RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA16 6RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHurstsBucklowhill Lane, Cheshire East, WA16 6LEWalking directions to Hursts

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA16 6RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hannah Jane Moss

Mobberley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardMobberleyE05008641
ParishMillington and RostherneE04013195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mobberley, Plumley & High LeghE02003859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 007CE01018648
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA16 6RN

Is WA16 6RN (Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh) safe?

The area around WA16 6RN records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near WA16 6RN?

The median sale price around WA16 6RN in Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh is £534,625 (about £397 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around WA16 6RN?

WA16 6RN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA16 6RN (Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering WA16 6RN is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hannah Jane Moss (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.