Grassfield Way is in Knutsford and in Macclesfield district. WA16 9AF 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 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, WA16 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA16 9BW, WA16 9BU, WA16 9BT, WA16 9AG, WA16 9AE, WA16 9AQ, WA16 9BP, WA16 9BY, WA16 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA16 9AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 50.4% | 53.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 16.5% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 75% | 68.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 59.6% | 57% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9AF this area, 7.3% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 62.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.1% | 91.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grassfield Way was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Knutsford average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Grassfield Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Knutsford and the 46th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House, 50 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2025-08-14 | £1,290,206 |
| 1 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-03-21 | £758,569 |
| 38 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-10-31 | £724,951 |
| 18 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £470,050 | 2024-03-11 | £523,702 |
| 26 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-11-01 | £446,269 |
WA16 9AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexton Primary School Blackhill Lane , WA16 9DB | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Primary School Bexton Road , WA16 0EE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Manor Park South , WA16 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Manor Park North , WA16 8DB | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School The Cobbles , Lower Peover WA16 9PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,979 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 | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School Bexton Road , WA16 0EA | 3out of 4 | 939 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 | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Heath Academy Longridge , WA16 8PA | - not rated | 2,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Play Knutsford | Unit C1, Stanley Estate, Stanley Road | 696 yd | |
| The Botanist | 41a King Street | 1,004 yd | |
| The Lost and Found | Old Town Hall, Princess Street | 1,092 yd | |
| Koi Fusion | 3 Princess Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Lodge | Bexton Lane | 513 yd | |
| The Legh Arms | Brook Street | 778 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Mobberley Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Toft Road | 912 yd | |
| Canton | 7 Toft Road | 912 yd | |
| Rafis Spicebox Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Stanley Road | 938 yd | |
| Chicinos Peri Grill | 13 Princess Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarket | 2b Stanley Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Co-operative | 7 Princess Street | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knutsford Academy (Bexton Road) Bexton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Knutsford Academy (Westfield Drive) 31A 31A BEXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Knutsford Leisure Centre WESTFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,090 yd |
| Booths Park Chelford Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.