Postcode insights

WA16 8PN

Longridge

Knutsford

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Detailed insights for WA16 8PN

Overview

Postcode WA16 8PN is located in an urban city, within the Knutsford ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Knutsford North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knutsford North is £51,849 per year. The nearest station is Knutsford, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Longridge kids park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
56.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Knutsford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Knutsford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.2%

Approximately 56.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Knutsford North is £51,849 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA16 8PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Knutsford North near WA16 8PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Knutsford located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA16 8PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLongridge kids parkMediumWalking directions to Longridge kids park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
5,127.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.02(+50%)
Public order
12.05(+19%)
Other theft
9.04(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.83(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
83.64%
Indian
16
4.94%
Other White
14
4.32%
African
7
2.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.54%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.83%
No qualifications
55
23.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
51.09%
Owns outright
24
17.52%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Social rents from council
7
5.11%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Knutsford

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £630K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £420 per square foot) in Knutsford area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,610 up to £4,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knutsford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached72£650,000£465
Semi-Detached49£415,000£392
Terraced53£395,000£404
Flats28£237,500£355

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knutsford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutsford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£474,075£129,000£282,750£281,780
2017£482,500£160,000£280,000£290,750
2018£520,000£139,975£319,000£354,125
2019£525,000£202,000£315,000£292,500
2020£527,500£200,000£342,500£310,000
2021£560,000£217,500£345,500£372,000
2022£648,995£167,500£415,000£372,000
2023£666,998£292,500£420,000£350,000
2024£625,000£326,250£390,500£365,500
2025£685,000£237,500£425,000£404,500
2026£565,000£265,000£415,000£346,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutsford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutsford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£200£271£282
2017£338£256£289£307
2018£347£251£301£340
2019£348£325£313£311
2020£366£320£322£323
2021£385£308£342£362
2022£458£294£402£371
2023£460£391£410£401
2024£465£378£407£404
2025£462£349£391£413
2026£513£321£403£384
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutsford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 8PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 8PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2025341, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PNTerracedFreehold£231,000
19 Jun 2025296, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PJTerracedFreehold£260,000
21 Nov 2025135, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PDFlatsLeasehold£90,000
07 Nov 2025132, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PDTerracedFreehold£229,000
13 Feb 2025134, Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PDFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the WA16 8PN postcode area, located within Knutsford North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA16 8PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAdelaide Heath AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryManor Park Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA16 8PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA16 8PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food12 Parkgate Lane, Knutsford, WA16 8HGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Coan

Knutsford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Stewart Anthony Gardiner

Knutsford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Dean

Knutsford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardKnutsfordE05008632
ParishKnutsfordE04013190
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knutsford NorthE02003861
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 009DE01018611
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA16 8PN

Is WA16 8PN (Knutsford North) safe?

The area around WA16 8PN records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA16 8PN?

The median sale price around WA16 8PN in Knutsford North is £450,000 (about £420 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA16 8PN?

There are 3 schools close to WA16 8PN, including Adelaide Heath Academy, Manor Park Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA16 8PN?

WA16 8PN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,359 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA16 8PN (Knutsford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering WA16 8PN is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Peter Coan (Conservative and Unionist Party), Stewart Anthony Gardiner (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Dean (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.