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WA16 9QP

Foxcovert Lane

Shakerley

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Detailed insights for WA16 9QP

Overview

Postcode WA16 9QP is located in a rural village, within the Shakerley area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Lostock & Wincham area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lostock & Wincham is £48,745 per year. The median sale price in Shakerley is £345,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,500 and £520,000. The nearest station is Plumley, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Lostock & Wincham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,836 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lostock & Wincham has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lostock & Wincham is £48,745 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA16 9QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Lostock & Wincham near WA16 9QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plumley located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
115.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.59(-50%)
Public order
4.55(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-58%)
Other theft
3.03(-54%)
Burglary
2.66(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
432
95.36%
Other White
8
1.77%
Irish
4
0.88%
Caribbean
2
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.44%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
39.78%
Level 3 (A level)
64
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
13.98%
No qualifications
49
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
47.72%
Owns with a mortgage
61
30.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
11.17%
Social rents from council
7
3.55%
Other social rented
7
3.55%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Shakerley

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £208K – £520K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Shakerley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shakerley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£465,000£301
Semi-Detached29£282,500£293
Terraced6£205,125£203
Flats2£70,500£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shakerley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shakerley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,995£187,995£301,250
2017£275,995£216,247£114,000
2018£406,000£176,000£160,000
2019£340,000£192,000£110,000
2020£385,000£195,000£131,000
2021£522,000£212,500£142,000
2022£450,000£271,500£227,500
2023£507,750£289,975£225,500
2024£460,750£265,000£163,000
2025£537,500£282,500£184,000
2026£445,000£235,000£205,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shakerley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shakerley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£204£247
2017£234£213£134
2018£257£188£173
2019£261£212£132
2020£258£177£167
2021£313£233£152
2022£328£261£235
2023£343£262£217
2024£317£248£214
2025£347£293£217
2026£295£321£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shakerley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 9QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA16 9QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Glenwood, 3, Foxcovert Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
31 Oct 2025Lower Peover House, Middlewich Road, Knutsford, WA16 9QWOtherFreehold£500,000
29 Aug 2025Moffat House, Middlewich Road, Knutsford, WA16 9QWOtherFreehold£925,000
20 Jun 20254, Ash Close, Knutsford, WA16 9GJDetachedFreehold£875,000
01 Jun 20261, Oak Tree Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9GHDetachedFreehold£990,000

Schools

In the WA16 9QP postcode area, located within Lostock & Wincham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA16 9QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryLower Peover CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA16 9QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA16 9QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Country Store1 Hulme Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9QEWalking directions to The Country Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

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 9QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stocks

Shakerley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardShakerleyE05012236
ParishNether PeoverE04011146
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lostock & WinchamE02003878
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 017EE01018722
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA16 9QP

Is WA16 9QP (Lostock & Wincham) safe?

The area around WA16 9QP records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA16 9QP?

The median sale price around WA16 9QP in Shakerley is £345,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA16 9QP?

There is 1 school close to WA16 9QP, including Lower Peover CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA16 9QP?

WA16 9QP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA16 9QP (Lostock & Wincham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering WA16 9QP is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stocks (Conservative and Unionist Party).