Longridge is in Knutsford and in Macclesfield district. WA16 8PW 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 Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA16 8ZH, WA16 8PN, WA16 8PP, WA16 8PL, WA16 8ZN, WA16 8PJ, WA16 8PH, WA16 8PG, WA16 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA16 8PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA16 8PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 55.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 16.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 42% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 27.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 22.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.9% | 89% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 88.7% | 92.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 92.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.5% higher than the Knutsford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longridge has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Knutsford and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-07-07 | £195,959 |
| 362 Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-04-28 | £216,471 |
WA16 8PW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Manor Park South , WA16 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Primary School Bexton Road , WA16 0EE | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexton Primary School Blackhill Lane , WA16 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mobberley CofE Primary School Church Lane , Mobberley WA16 7RA | 4out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | 3out of 4 | 2,381 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 | 424 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorston Lodge School 18 St John's Road , WA16 0DP | - not rated | 2,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Cafe | 147 Longridge | 282 yd | |
| Greggs | Mobberley Road Filling Station, Mobberley Road | 700 yd | |
| Edmundson Electrical Ltd | Edmundson House, Tatton Street | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon Bearer | 216 Longridge | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lantern | 142 Longridge | 282 yd | |
| Indian Gourmet | 143 Longridge | 282 yd | |
| Parkgate Oriental | 2 Parkgate Lane | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Wood Academy LONGRIDGE | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| Manor Park School And Nursery MANOR PARK NORTH | grass pitches | 872 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.