Area Info for Knutsford (Cheshire)

Overview of Knutsford

Knutsford is a historic town located in Cheshire, England. It is known for its charming medieval streets, Georgian architecture, and a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The town is situated approximately 14 miles southwest of Manchester and 9 miles north of Chester, making it a popular location for both residents and visitors seeking a blend of rural charm and accessibility to larger cities.

History

Knutsford has a long-standing history that dates back to the medieval era. It was originally a small settlement and grew significantly during the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly due to its position on trade routes. The town has retained many historic buildings, including timber-framed houses and traditional pubs, which reflect its historical significance and architectural heritage.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, Knutsford's economy was based on agriculture and local trade. Today, it is known for its boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, which attract visitors. The town also benefits from its proximity to larger commercial centres and has a thriving service sector. Additionally, the area around Knutsford is known for its scenic countryside, which supports tourism and leisure activities.

Transport

Knutsford is well-connected by road, with the M6 motorway nearby providing easy access to Manchester, Liverpool, and other major cities. The town is served by Knutsford railway station, offering regular services to Manchester Piccadilly and other destinations. Public transport options make it convenient for commuting and exploring the surrounding region.

Education and Community

The town offers a range of educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, which serve the local community. Knutsford also hosts various community events, markets, and festivals throughout the year, fostering a vibrant local culture. The town's historic and picturesque setting makes it a desirable place for families and professionals alike.

Notable Features and Attractions

Knutsford is famous for its historic town centre, which features a variety of independent shops, traditional pubs, and restaurants. The town is also known for its association with the fictional character Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," as it is believed to have inspired some of the settings in her novels. Nearby attractions include Tatton Park, a large historic estate with gardens, a mansion, and a farm, which is a popular destination for visitors.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School0.00 miles
Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AL
Manor Park School and Nursery0.12 miles
Manor Park North, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DB
St John's Wood Community School0.42 miles
Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8PA
Egerton Primary School0.69 miles
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EE
Yorston Lodge School0.75 miles
18 St John`s Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0DP
Knutsford Academy0.90 miles
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EA
Knutsford Academy The Studio0.90 miles
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EA
Bexton Primary School0.93 miles
Blackhill Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DB
Mobberley CofE Primary School2.06 miles
Church Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7RA
Lower Peover CofE Primary School2.90 miles
The Cobbles, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9PZ
David Lewis School3.21 miles
Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UD
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School3.28 miles
Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Cheshire, WA16 8TU
Chelford CofE Primary School3.74 miles
Oak Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9AY
Lindow Community Primary School4.39 miles
Upcast Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6EH
Ashdene Primary School4.78 miles
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6LJ
The Ryleys School4.79 miles
Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UY
Health
Clinic
Toft Road Surgery0.56 miles
Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DY
Specsavers Hearcare - Central & Eastern Cheshire - Knutsford0.66 miles
11 Tatton Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6AB
Knutsford Satellite Centre0.77 miles
4 The Pavilions, Knutsford Business Park, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8ZR
Manchester Road Medical Centre0.78 miles
27-31 Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0LY
Wilmslow Health Centre5.24 miles
Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HX
Wilmslow Health Centre - Aqp Adult Hearing5.24 miles
Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HX
Scrivens Hearing Care At Kenmore Medical Centre - Wilmslow5.33 miles
60-62 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1PA
Broomfield Lane Clinic5.34 miles
Broomfield Lane,, WA15 9AP
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Wilmslow)5.44 miles
20 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1JX
Specsavers Hearcare - Central & Eastern Cheshire - Wilmslow5.52 miles
Unit 4, 47-49 Grove Street, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DT
Scrivens Hearing Care At Altrincham Medical Practice - Altrincham5.67 miles
Lloyd House, 7 Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DD
Altrincham Medical Practice5.67 miles
Lloyd House, 7 Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DD
Specsavers Hearcare - Trafford - Altrincham5.80 miles
95 George Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RN
Denton House5.91 miles
Mental Health Resource Centre, Denton Drive, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7TU
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Altrincham5.91 miles
52 George Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RH
Crown Clinic5.95 miles
Thorley House, Bailey Lane, Manchester, M90 4AB
GP
Dr Mallon T J and Partners0.38 miles
99 Town Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 8HH
Dr Mallon T J and Partners0.55 miles
Annandale Medical Centre, 190 Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8HR
Dr Stephenson R J and Partners0.57 miles
Toft Road Surgery, Dunley, Toft Road, Knutsford, WA16 9DX
Dr Reeves S M & Partners0.78 miles
Manchester Road Medical Centre, 27 Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0LY
Dr Madden PL and Partner3.81 miles
Elmstead Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9BS
Dr Thompson H E & Partners5.05 miles
Alderley Edge Medical Practice, 16 George Street, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7EP
Drs Kelman Cranston & Naylor5.14 miles
Shay Lane Medical Centre, Shay Lane, Hale Barns Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8NZ
Dr M Patel 5.14 miles
Shay Lane Medical Centre, Shay Lane, Hale Barns Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8NZ
Wilmslow Health Centre5.20 miles
Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HX
Kenmore Medical Centre5.33 miles
Kenmore Medical Centre, 60-62 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1PA
Dr C J Davies & Partners5.54 miles
St. Johns Medical Centre, St Johns Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NW
ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE5.67 miles
Lloyd House, 7 Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DD
Middlewich Road Surgery6.19 miles
Middlewich Road Surgery, 163 Middlewich Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DB
Tregenna Group Practice6.35 miles
399 Portway, Woodhouse Park, Manchester, M22 0EP
BARRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE6.40 miles
68 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1JB
Maples Medical Centre6.43 miles
2 Scout Drive, Baguley, Manchester, M23 2SY
Hospital
Knutsford and District Community Hospital0.73 miles
Knutsford District and Community Hospital, Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0BT
Priory Hospital Altrincham4.64 miles
Rappax Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0NX
Altrincham General Hospital5.80 miles
Market Street,, WA14 1PE
Wythenshawe Hospital6.56 miles
Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT
Victoria Infirmary (Northwich)7.18 miles
Winnington Hill, Winnington Hill, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AW
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal7.58 miles
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DG
BMI The Alexandra Hospital8.83 miles
The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2PX
Spire Cheshire Hospital9.26 miles
Fir Tree Close, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4LU
Millbrook Unit9.34 miles
Millbrook Unit, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road,, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JA
Macclesfield District General Hospital9.43 miles
Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Spire Regency Hospital9.63 miles
West Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DW
Withington Hospital9.70 miles
Nell Lane, Nell Lane, Manchester, M20 2LR
Withington Community Hospital9.70 miles
Nell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2LR
Jigsaw Independent Hospital9.75 miles
134 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 3ZA
Optegra (Manchester Eye Hospital)9.90 miles
One Didsbury Point, 2 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2EY
Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre10.25 miles
Roehurst Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2DF
Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy0.41 miles
4 Parkgate Lane, Knutsford, WA16 8HG
Boots0.55 miles
64 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DT
The Prescription Service0.66 miles
11 Tatton Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6AB
Mannings0.67 miles
38 Princess Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6BN
Rowlands Pharmacy0.69 miles
6 Canute Place, Knutsford, WA16 6BH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.48 miles
93 Town Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7HH
Eastfield Pharmacy4.71 miles
Unit 3, 469 Manchester Rd, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7QB
Bowdon Pharmacy4.80 miles
Vicarage Lane, Bowden, Cheshire, WA14 3BD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.88 miles
1 Lindow Parade, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5JL
Lloydspharmacy4.99 miles
321 Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8SS
Cedrics Chemists Ltd5.09 miles
20 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7JS
Cedrics Chemist Ltd5.11 miles
67 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DY
Bladon B (Hale) Ltd5.12 miles
219 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9SZ
Hale Barns Pharmacy5.14 miles
Shay Lane Medical Centre, Shay Lane, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8NZ
Cohens5.21 miles
177 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9SD
Goostrey Pharmacy5.23 miles
Cheshire House, 164 Main Road, Goostrey, Crewe, CW4 8JP
Leisure
Park
TATTON PARK1.58 miles
TATTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)1.86 miles
TABLEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)2.40 miles
PEOVER HALL (Grade II Listed)2.95 miles
ROSTHERNE MERE3.66 miles
LINDOW COMMON4.82 miles
QUARRY BANK MILL AND STYAL ESTATE5.26 miles
ARLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.34 miles
STAMFORD PARK, ALTRINCHAM (Grade II Listed)5.69 miles
DUNHAM MASSEY (Grade II* Listed)5.71 miles
MARBURY6.75 miles
CHEADLE ROYAL HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)7.59 miles
WYTHENSHAWE PARK7.74 miles
WYTHENSHAWE PARK (Grade II Listed)7.77 miles
MARSHALL'S ARM, HARTFORD7.90 miles
SALE AND BROOKLANDS CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)8.12 miles
Shop
Groceries
ALDI 4 Brook Street0.39 miles
Knutsford, WA16 8BN
Co-op Knutsford0.42 miles
Knutsford, Parkgate Lane, WA16 8HG
SPAR Mobberley Road0.59 miles
, Mobberley Road, Cheshire, WA16 8JF
Co-op Knutsford0.62 miles
Knutsford, WA16 6BY
Booths Knutsford0.65 miles
Stanley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0BS
Sainsbury's Kntsfrd Cante Pl Local0.69 miles
9-13 Canute Place, Knutsford, WA16 6BQ
SPAR Euro Garage Knutsford0.71 miles
Spar Store, Toft Road, Cheshire, WA16 8QJ
Co-op Knutsford1.48 miles
Mobberley, WA16 7HH
M&S Knutsford M6 Moto Simply Food1.73 miles
Moto Knutsford Service Area, Junction 18 M6 Knutsford, WA16 0TL
Londis Limited4.45 miles
Village Stores, Wilmslow, SK9 6EL
Co-op Northwich4.50 miles
Cheshire Avenue, Northwich, CW9 7UA
SPAR Wincham4.60 miles
Linnards Lane, Wincham, Cheshire, CW9 6ED
Co-op Altrincham4.81 miles
Vicarage Lane, WA14 3BE
Co-op Wilmslow4.82 miles
Petrol Lindow, SK9 5NN
Booths Hale Barns4.94 miles
The Square, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8ST
Sainsbury's Hale Ashley Rd Local5.11 miles
204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SN
Transport
Airport
Manchester Airport5.41 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 35.45 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 15.47 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 25.55 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport20.59 miles
Bus Stop
St Vincent's School (N)0.03 miles
St Vincent's School (S)0.03 miles
Beech Drive (SW)0.07 miles
Beech Drive (NE)0.09 miles
Manor Park School (N)0.11 miles
Manor Park School (S)0.12 miles
Sandiway (NE)0.19 miles
The Shambles (W)0.23 miles
Autumn Avenue (SE)0.27 miles
Lowe Drive (S)0.27 miles
Lowe Drive (NE)0.27 miles
Legh Arms PH (SE)0.28 miles
Legh Arms PH (NW)0.29 miles
Middle Walk (S)0.30 miles
Carrwood (SE)0.33 miles
Carrwood (NW)0.34 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal27.20 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal27.31 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal27.57 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal28.01 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal28.07 miles
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle28.37 miles
Railway Station
Knutsford Rail Station0.50 miles
Mobberley Rail Station2.12 miles
Plumley Rail Station3.14 miles
Ashley Rail Station3.74 miles
Chelford Rail Station3.96 miles
Lostock Gralam Rail Station4.98 miles
Alderley Edge Rail Station5.08 miles
Hale Rail Station5.28 miles
Manchester Airport Rail Station5.60 miles
Goostrey Rail Station5.70 miles
Wilmslow Rail Station5.75 miles
Styal Rail Station5.85 miles
Altrincham Rail Station5.90 miles
Northwich Rail Station6.34 miles
Navigation Road Rail Station6.44 miles
Handforth Rail Station6.75 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WA16 8A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment288
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
133, MOBBERLEY ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8EN		£492,000
2025-08-29
semidetached
freehold
6, ASH GROVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8BB		£527,500
2025-08-28
detached
freehold
42, BEECH DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DA		£305,000
2025-08-22
semidetached
freehold
15, MIDDLE WALK

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8EW		£412,500
2025-08-22
terraced
freehold
9, WOODVALE ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QF		£1,005,000
2025-08-21
semidetached
leasehold
116, GROVE PARK

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QD		£620,000
2025-08-21
detached
leasehold
26, LILYBROOK DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8WR		£450,000
2025-08-14
semidetached
leasehold
10, MOORDALE ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8ET		£348,000
2025-08-14
terraced
freehold
12, BEECH DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DA		£375,000
2025-08-08
semidetached
freehold
11, MALLARD CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8ES		£396,500
2025-08-08
terraced
freehold
8, MALLARD CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8ES		£460,000
2025-08-06
terraced
leasehold
38, BEECH DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DA		£382,000
2025-07-24
semidetached
freehold
4, SHAW HEATH VIEW

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8HP		£255,000
2025-07-17
semidetached
freehold
12, BEECHWOOD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8AR		£465,000
2025-07-11
detached
leasehold
CROFT BANK, CROFT LANE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QH		£1,475,000
2025-07-07
detached
freehold
46, FIR TREE AVENUE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8NF		£775,000
2025-07-04
detached
freehold
26, LONGRIDGE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8PA		£79,523
2025-06-26
terraced
leasehold
9, MALLARD CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8ES		£415,000
2025-06-04
semidetached
freehold
8, LILYBROOK DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8WR		£495,000
2025-05-14
terraced
leasehold
7, HELENA CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8LD		£245,000
2025-03-31
detached
leasehold
1, ASTLEY CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8GZ		£1,575,000
2025-02-03
detached
freehold
OAK TREE HOUSE, 64, GOUGHS LANE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QN		£1,700,000
2025-01-09
detached
freehold
5, ST GEORGES CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8GY		£1,530,000
2025-01-07
detached
freehold
SEAN BAILE, TOFT ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 9EE		£950,000
2024-11-25
detached
freehold
5, ASH GROVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8BB		£599,950
2025-06-20
detached
freehold
14, BRANDEN DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8EJ		£550,000
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
35, MANOR PARK NORTH

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DD		£180,000
2025-06-02
semidetached
freehold
10, MANOR CRESCENT

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DL		£425,000
2025-05-15
semidetached
freehold
2, CHURCH MEWS

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8HX		£336,000
2025-05-09
terraced
leasehold
3, ST GEORGES CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8GY		£1,770,000
2025-04-23
detached
freehold
CHALFONT COURT (9), HAYFIELDS

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8LE		£97,000
2025-04-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
14, BUCKINGHAM DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8LH		£875,000
2025-04-16
detached
freehold
38, MANSION DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8BZ		£265,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
66, GOUGHS LANE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QN		£2,000,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
36, SUMMERS WAY

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 9AR		£430,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
10, NORBURY CLOSE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8JP		£282,500
2025-03-28
terraced
leasehold
112, MANOR PARK NORTH

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DW		£220,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, CHELFORD ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8LU		£925,000
2025-03-26
semidetached
freehold
19, MANOR PARK NORTH

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DD		£370,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
122, GROVE PARK

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8QD		£672,590
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
82, MANOR PARK NORTH

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DQ		£370,000
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
7, PARKHILL COURT

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8AB		£325,000
2025-03-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
REDWALLS, PARKFIELD ROAD

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8NP		£3,250,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
3, LILYBROOK DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8WR		£1,175,000
2024-12-13
detached
leasehold
63, SHAW DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8JR		£265,000
2024-12-11
terraced
leasehold
3, HOWARTH ROW

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8FE		£195,039
2024-12-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
7, HOWARTH ROW

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8FE		£150,899
2024-12-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
5, HOWARTH ROW

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8FE		£150,899
2024-12-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
1, HOWARTH ROW

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8FE		£195,039
2024-12-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
3, BEECH DRIVE

KNUTSFORD
CHESHIRE EAST
WA16 8DA		£355,500
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
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