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.
WESTFIELD DRIVE, WA16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD DRIVE, WA16 0BL.
182
42
£ 56,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cheshire Studio School
Knutsford Academy
Egerton Primary School
Bexton Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.8 km
- The Angel0.8 km
- The Courthouse Hotel0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WA160BL · Data under Open Government Licence