Town Pop. 525

Living in Knolls Green: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knolls Green comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Knolls Green places 8th of 14 in the WA16 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the WA16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the WA16 district's 78/100. For the surrounding area, see WA16 postcode district.

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Knolls Green scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
314.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 73 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chelford Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Congleton Road 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Mobberley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital5.2 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)10.7 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDavid Lewis GP service1.6 mi
GP capacity944 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.5%Student3.3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Mobberley 2 mi
Alderley Edge 2.7 mi
Chelford 2.8 mi
J6 M56 3.5 mi
J6 M56 3.8 mi
J5 M56 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Knolls Green in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mobberley 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Great Warford 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Styal 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hale (Trafford) 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knolls Green a nice place to live?

Knolls Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knolls Green is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Knolls Green?

Knolls Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Knolls Green in context

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Postcode districts in Knolls Green

WA16 47 ⇄

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