Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

KING EDWARD ROAD, WA16 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD ROAD, WA16 0BE.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA16 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA16 0BE is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £149k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.

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

WA16 0BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on King Edward Road, 0.1km from Knutsford in Knutsford. Administratively it sits within Knutsford ward and the Tatton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Residents here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00093903 (shared with 17 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 0BE. The average age is 63.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 148,000

47 sales · Mean £ 157,354

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

WA16 0BE has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting43
Violence and sexual offences41
Public order22
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Egerton Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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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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Bexton Primary School

Good494 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Park Primary School and Nursery

Good278 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dexter & Jones0.1 km
  • Jonty's Fruit and Veg0.2 km
  • Knutsford Groceries0.9 km
  • Sayers0.2 km
  • Woods Butchers0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cranford Cafe0.2 km
  • Pastiche0.2 km
  • Planet Play Knutsford0.4 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.2 km
  • Aprils Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Canton0.2 km
  • Babylon0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Rafis Spicebox Ltd0.1 km
  • Chicinos Peri Grill0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.2 km
  • The Angel0.4 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.2 km
  • Legh Arms0.7 km
  • The Builders Arms0.7 km
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.1 km
  • Morgan Edwards0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.1 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.1 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knutsford0.3 km
  • Mobberley4.1 km
  • Plumley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Egerton Primary School0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km