Woodlands Drive is in Knutsford and in Macclesfield district. WA16 8DF 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 Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, WA16 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA16 8DL, WA16 8BZ, WA16 8BU, WA16 8DS, WA16 8HX, WA16 8EN, WA16 8EP, WA16 8DE, WA16 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA16 8DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 34.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 55.2% | 54.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around WA16 8DF this area, 8.4% 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 8.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 47.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.8% | 96.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Drive was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Knutsford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Knutsford and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2024-03-28 | £421,097 |
| Woodlands House, 2A Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2023-08-25 | £623,979 |
| 4 Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-11-02 | £366,542 |
| 37 Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-31 | £434,990 |
| 3 Woodlands Drive, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-02-19 | £341,880 |
WA16 8DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosstown County Infant School Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Manor Park South , WA16 8AL | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Booths County Junior School Manor Park North , WA16 8BD | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutsford High School Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretton House PNEU School Thorneyholme Drive , WA16 8BT | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Heath Academy Longridge , WA16 8PA | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Heath Academy Longridge , WA16 8PA | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Community School Longridge , WA16 8PA | - not rated | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorston Lodge School 18 St John's Road , WA16 0DP | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Mobberley Road Filling Station, Mobberley Road | 532 yd | |
| The Botanist | 41a King Street | 571 yd | |
| Shamoli | 73a King Street | 626 yd | |
| Gusto | 81 King Street | 637 yd | |
| Hot Cocoa | 44 King Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Builders Arms | Mobberley Road | 385 yd | |
| The Legh Arms | Brook Street | 543 yd | |
| Cross Keys Hotel | 52 King Street | 650 yd | |
| Morgan Edwards | 88 King Street | 732 yd | |
| The Old Sessions House Knutsford | The Old Sessions House, 43 Princess Street | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Oriental | 2 Parkgate Lane | 560 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Toft Road | 732 yd | |
| Canton | 7 Toft Road | 732 yd | |
| Chicinos Peri Grill | 13 Princess Street | 776 yd | |
| Babylon | 1 Minshull Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 64 King Street | 682 yd | |
| Co-operative | 7 Princess Street | 776 yd | |
| Waitrose | 30 Princess Street | 840 yd | |
| Booths Supermarket | 2b Stanley Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park School And Nursery MANOR PARK NORTH | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Knutsford) TATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| St John'S Wood Academy LONGRIDGE | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Knutsford Golf Club KNUTSFORD GOLF CLUB HOUSE KNUTSFORD GOLF CLUB HOUSE MEREHEATH LANE | golf | 884 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.