Meadowsweet Road is in Mobberley, Knutsford and in Macclesfield district. WA16 7EB is located in the Mobberley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowsweet Road, Mobberley, Knutsford, WA16 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA16 7EA, WA16 7EL, WA16 7HE, WA16 7EE, WA16 7EJ, WA16 7HQ, WA16 7ET, WA16 7HF, WA16 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA16 7EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 29.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 42.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 22.2% | 11.3% | -10.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 14.4% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 20.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 17.6% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 30.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 100% | 95.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowsweet Road was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Chelford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowsweet Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Chelford and the 409th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Meadowsweet Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-03-31 | £295,956 |
| 7 Meadowsweet Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £308,500 | 2023-06-02 | £354,807 |
| 11 Meadowsweet Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-10 | £301,210 |
| 23 Meadowsweet Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-26 | £319,023 |
| 7 Meadowsweet Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-07-18 | £308,997 |
WA16 7EB 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 7EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobberley CofE Primary School Church Lane , Mobberley WA16 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Manor Park South , WA16 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Primary School Bexton Road , WA16 0EE | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexton Primary School Blackhill Lane , WA16 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Heath Academy Longridge , WA16 8PA | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorston Lodge School 18 St John's Road , WA16 0DP | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | - not rated | 4,593 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Lewis School Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's | 101 Town Lane | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Playing Fields SUMMERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 481 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.