Living in WA16, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA16 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WA16
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £360,000 and a range from £23,559 to £1,515,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 MERE COURT RUSKIN COURT, WA16 6HE | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 18 CHURCH MEWS, WA16 8HX | terraced | £340,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 20 TATTON LODGE MOORSIDE, WA16 6JD | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 60 THE SHAMBLES, WA16 8WS | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 8 HOLFORD CRESCENT, WA16 8DZ | semi-detached | £395,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| BLUEBELL COTTAGE ELLA GROVE, WA16 8UT | detached | £325,000 | 2026-03-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 6.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
66 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about WA16
What is the average house price in WA16?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WA16?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA16?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central WA16 in the last 2 years is £360,000, ranging from £23,559 to £1,515,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA16?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA16?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA16 at risk of flooding?
Central WA16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £360,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 66 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA16 safe?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA16 or M90, WA16 or WA14, WA16 or WA15.
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