KnutsfordWA16
Cheshire East · North West
WA16 encompasses Knutsford, a Cheshire market town with established residential character and commercial infrastructure. Over the past five years, the district has recorded 3.7% compound annual price growth alongside 7.1% rental growth, indicating stronger yield dynamics than capital appreciation. Population expansion remains modest at 1.0% over the five-year period, suggesting limited demographic pressure on housing demand. The postcode district sits at the pre-cursor gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 57.6, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. These metrics reflect a stable but evolving market where rental income outpaces property value growth, relevant for investors prioritising cash flow over rapid capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Knutsford · June 2026
1 planning application submitted in WA16 over the last six months.
Knutsford (WA16) common questions
Is Knutsford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Knutsford (WA16) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 14% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Knutsford safe?
Knutsford has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Knutsford?
The average property price in Knutsford (WA16) is £263k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Knutsford?
The median monthly rent in Knutsford (WA16) is £948 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Knutsford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M16), Manchester (M1), Manchester (M4), Clitheroe (BB7), Sale (M33). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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