Spinney Lane is in Knutsford and in Macclesfield district. WA16 0NQ is located in the Knutsford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinney Lane, Knutsford, WA16 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA16 0NG, WA16 0AJ, WA16 0NE, WA16 0AL, WA16 0ND, WA16 0NB, WA16 0NH, WA16 0NT, WA16 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA16 0NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA16 0NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.6% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 65.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 54.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WA16 0NQ this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 58.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 92.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Lane was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% higher than the Knutsford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spinney Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Knutsford and the 329th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Leap Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,361,000 | 2023-11-17 | £1,499,683 |
| Elvaston Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-07-24 | £1,658,647 |
| Ten Trees Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £904,600 | 2018-11-06 | £1,241,012 |
| Ridgewood Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,940,000 | 2015-04-28 | £3,165,414 |
| Elvaston Spinney Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2013-08-29 | £1,684,169 |
WA16 0NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA16 0NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Primary School Bexton Road , WA16 0EE | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexton Primary School Blackhill Lane , WA16 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Manor Park South , WA16 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School The Cobbles , Lower Peover WA16 9PZ | 4out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford Academy Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorston Lodge School 18 St John's Road , WA16 0DP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Heath Academy Longridge , WA16 8PA | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Cafe | 8-12 Canute Place | 776 yd | |
| Pastiche | 13 Tatton Street | 819 yd | |
| Detaljer | 41 Princess Street | 823 yd | |
| Pizza Mate | 15 Minshull Street | 857 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 20 Princess Street | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear | Canute Place | 771 yd | |
| The Old Sessions House Knutsford | The Old Sessions House, 43 Princess Street | 843 yd | |
| Morgan Edwards | 88 King Street | 896 yd | |
| Cross Keys Hotel | 52 King Street | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | 1 Minshull Street | 834 yd | |
| Chicinos Peri Grill | 13 Princess Street | 934 yd | |
| Rafis Spicebox Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Stanley Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 30 Princess Street | 813 yd | |
| Booths Supermarket | 2b Stanley Road | 855 yd | |
| Co-operative | 7 Princess Street | 934 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 64 King Street | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Knutsford Sports Club MEREHEATH LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Knutsford Leisure Centre WESTFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Egerton Youth Club MEREHEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Knutsford) TATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Knutsford Academy (Bexton Road) Bexton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Knutsford Golf Club KNUTSFORD GOLF CLUB HOUSE KNUTSFORD GOLF CLUB HOUSE MEREHEATH LANE | golf | 828 yd |
| Knutsford Academy (Westfield Drive) 31A 31A BEXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.