Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

NORTHWICH ROAD, WA16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWICH ROAD, WA16 0AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

329

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA16 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA16 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £444k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA16 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Northwich Road, 0.6km from Sudlow in Knutsford. Administratively it sits within Knutsford ward and the Tatton constituency.

For serious buyers, WA16 0AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00093894 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA16 0AR. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

7 sales · Mean £ 474,285

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA16 0AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Cheshire Studio School

Good104 pupils0.5 km
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Knutsford Academy

Good1200 pupils0.5 km
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Egerton Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Bexton Primary School

Good494 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Dexter & Jones0.9 km
  • Greggs (South)1.0 km
  • Jonty's Fruit and Veg0.9 km
  • Sayers0.8 km
  • W H Smith (South)1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Costa Coffee Kiosk (South)1.0 km
  • Cranford Cafe0.8 km
  • Pastiche0.9 km
  • Planet Play Knutsford0.9 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Canton1.0 km
  • Babylon0.9 km
  • Burger King (North)1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Rafis Spicebox Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Angel1.0 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.9 km
  • Morgan Edwards1.0 km
  • The White Bear0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knutsford1.0 km
  • Plumley3.8 km
  • Mobberley4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.1 km
  • School0.1 km
  • Heathfield Square0.3 km
  • Heathfield Square0.3 km
  • Knutsford Academy0.4 km