Town Pop. 13,021

Living in Knutsford: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Knutsford is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Knutsford most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Knutsford places 2nd of 14 in the WA16 postcode district.

The WA16 district averages 47/100, putting Knutsford 9 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Knutsford sits 70 points above the WA16 district figure of 25/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: WA16 postcode district.

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Knutsford scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 376 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 119 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 100 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Shoplifting 74 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 257 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 73 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Grove 56 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 50 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
35
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
6Good
  • Adelaide Heath AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bexton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Egerton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Knutsford AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Manor Park Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital5.5 mi
Warrington Hospital10.7 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)11.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,074 patients per GP
7dentists4pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 396 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.4%Student3.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
41
Knutsford 0.2 mi
Mobberley 2.4 mi
Plumley 2.9 mi
J19 M6 1.7 mi
J19 M6 2.5 mi
J7 M56 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 110
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £458,000 132
Detached £662,000 52
Semi-detached £426,500 30
Terraced £390,500 34
Flat / Maisonette £239,075 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£156k £363k £577k £784k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Mobberley 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 2.2 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bucklow Hill 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Warford 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knutsford a nice place to live?

Knutsford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Knutsford is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Knutsford?

Knutsford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 997 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knutsford?

Among the top-rated schools in Knutsford are Adelaide Heath Academy, Bexton Primary School and Egerton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Knutsford in total.

What are house prices like in Knutsford?

The current median house price in Knutsford is £458,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £662,000, semi-detached £426,500, terraced £390,500, flat £239,075. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 132 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Knutsford in context

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Postcode districts in Knutsford

WA16 47 ⇄

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