Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

SCHOOL CLOSE, WA16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL CLOSE, WA16 0BJ.

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

320

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA16 0BJ 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WA16 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £425k 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 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on School Close, 0.7km from Knutsford in Knutsford. Administratively it sits within Knutsford ward and the Tatton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA16, WA16 0BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00093891 (shared with 8 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 0BJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

WA16 0BJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Cheshire Studio School

Good104 pupils0.2 km
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Knutsford Academy

Good1200 pupils0.2 km
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Egerton Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Bexton Primary School

Good494 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cranford Cafe0.7 km
  • Pastiche0.8 km
  • Planet Play Knutsford0.6 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Aprils Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Canton0.8 km
  • Babylon0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Rafis Spicebox Ltd0.6 km
  • Chicinos Peri Grill0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.9 km
  • The Angel0.9 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.9 km
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.8 km
  • Morgan Edwards0.9 km
  • The White Bear0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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