Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WA16 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA16 0AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA16 0AU 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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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA16 0AU — age 51, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Henshaw Green in Plumley. Administratively it sits within Chelford ward and the Tatton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00094157 (shared with 23 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 0AU. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WA16 0AU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Plumley Village Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Smoker Inn0.9 km
  • Golden Pheasant Hotel0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moss Farm Bed and Breakfast1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumley0.4 km
  • Lostock Gralam2.8 km
  • Knutsford4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Plumley Rail Station0.4 km
  • Plumley Rail Station0.4 km
  • Whitehouse Lane0.5 km