Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CRANFORD AVENUE, WA16 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANFORD AVENUE, WA16 0EB.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA16 0EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WA16 0EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.

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

WA16 0EB is a safe, established residential area on Cranford Avenue, 0.4km from Knutsford in Knutsford. Administratively it sits within Knutsford ward and the Tatton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, down 18.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA16 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00093887 (shared with 15 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 0EB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 619,950

7 sales · Mean £ 654,064

Terraced

£ 440,000

39 sales · Mean £ 439,087

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

WA16 0EB has low crime rates — 28 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.

Shoplifting37
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order15
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

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 pupils0.2 km
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Bexton Primary School

Good494 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils1.4 km
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Manor Park Primary School and Nursery

Good278 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dexter & Jones0.4 km
  • Jonty's Fruit and Veg0.5 km
  • Sayers0.5 km
  • Woods Butchers0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cranford Cafe0.4 km
  • Pastiche0.5 km
  • Planet Play Knutsford0.3 km
  • Tatton House Bar and Grill0.5 km
  • Aprils Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Canton0.5 km
  • Babylon0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Rafis Spicebox Ltd0.3 km
  • Chicinos Peri Grill0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.6 km
  • The Angel0.7 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.6 km
  • Legh Arms0.9 km
  • The Builders Arms1.0 km
  • The Old Sessions House Knutsford0.5 km
  • Morgan Edwards0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knutsford0.5 km
  • Plumley4.0 km
  • Mobberley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Knutsford Academy0.1 km
  • Knutsford High School0.1 km
  • St John's Avenue0.3 km
  • Egerton Primary School0.3 km