WA16 is a postcode district in Cheshire East, North West, covering 1165 active and 523 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WA16 (16%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (14%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WA16 are around £570k, down 3.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA16 at 147 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA16 postcode area.
24,718
47
£ 47,180 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WA16 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £570k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £570k. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
High Legh Primary School
Mobberley CofE Primary School
Lower Peover CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Knutsford Academy
Cheshire Studio School
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
Egerton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Colshaw Hall Country Est Ltd
- Cottons Hotel
- Moss Farm Bed and Breakfast
- Pickmere Country House
- Rose and Crown
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Cross Keys Hotel
- Golden Pheasant Hotel
- Larkspur Lodge
- Legh Arms
- Mere Parish Club
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Aprils Kitchen
- Burger King (South)
- Cafe on the Corner
- Clare's Space Boutique Health Club (prev Cheshire Health Club & Spa)
- The Oak Tree Of Peover
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food
- Waitrose
- Booths Supermarket
- Boots The Chemist Ltd
- Co-operative
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Babylon
- Burger King (North)
- Canton
- Charlie's
- Chicinos Peri Grill
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe
- Abbey Leys Farm Shop
- Abi&Amy Limited
- BP Forecourt (North)
- BP Forecourt (South)
- + 25 more
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