Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WA16 0BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

182

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA16 0BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, WA16 0BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WA16 0BG is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Knutsford in Knutsford. Administratively it sits within Knutsford ward and the Tatton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA16 0BG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00093893 (shared with 5 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 0BG. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WA16 0BG has low crime rates — 24 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.

Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Cheshire Studio School

Good104 pupils0.1 km
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Knutsford Academy

Good1200 pupils0.1 km
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Egerton Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Bexton Primary School

Good494 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dexter & Jones0.6 km
  • Jonty's Fruit and Veg0.7 km
  • Sayers0.6 km
  • Woods Butchers0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cranford Cafe0.6 km
  • Pastiche0.7 km
  • Planet Play Knutsford0.5 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • Aprils Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Canton0.7 km
  • Babylon0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Rafis Spicebox Ltd0.5 km
  • Chicinos Peri Grill0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.7 km
  • The Angel0.8 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.7 km
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.6 km
  • Morgan Edwards0.7 km
  • The White Bear0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knutsford0.7 km
  • Plumley3.9 km
  • Mobberley4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Knutsford Academy0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Heathfield Square0.2 km
  • Heathfield Square0.2 km
  • Knutsford High School0.3 km