Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WESTFIELD DRIVE, WA16 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD DRIVE, WA16 0BL.

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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 0BL 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

WA16 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

home £162,380 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA16 0BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0BL 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 0BL. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 161,725

4 sales · Mean £ 157,112

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

WA16 0BL has low crime rates — 13 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 offences24
Other theft6
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 pupils0.5 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
  • Sayers0.7 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 Knutsford0.6 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • Aprils Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.8 km
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.7 km
  • Morgan Edwards0.8 km
  • The White Bear0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knutsford0.8 km
  • Plumley3.8 km
  • Mobberley4.6 km

Bus Stops

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