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WA16 Area Report

Cheshire East

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£489,435
Median Price
Postcode district (WA16)
BELOW AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (WA16)
6
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WA16

Rental Yield
4
Price Growth
6.8
Safety
7.5
Schools
7.6
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

BELOW AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (WA16)

Below-average crime levels for this region.

43
Crimes/month
47
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 62
2025-05: 54
2025-06: 56
2025-07: 48
2025-08: 62
2025-09: 39
2025-10: 45
2025-11: 49
2025-12: 46
2026-01: 46
2026-02: 44
2026-03: 39
2025-042026-03

↓ 16% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Cheshire East)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Cheshire East has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
7
health
7
crime
6
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cheshire East (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WA16 spans 2 local authorities; Cheshire East is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WA16-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£302,548
Cheshire East average
+4.5%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£492,031
Detached
£289,002
Semi-Detached
£222,965
Terraced
£154,072
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £112,888
01/12/2003: £133,750
01/12/2004: £156,753
01/12/2005: £165,765
01/12/2006: £176,793
01/12/2007: £189,867
01/12/2008: £166,190
01/12/2009: £171,832
01/12/2010: £170,566
01/12/2011: £169,586
01/12/2012: £167,833
01/12/2013: £176,707
01/12/2014: £189,442
01/12/2015: £191,470
01/12/2016: £199,507
01/12/2017: £212,529
01/12/2018: £220,351
01/12/2019: £222,313
01/12/2020: £240,963
01/12/2021: £250,411
01/12/2022: £276,730
01/12/2023: £274,369
01/12/2024: £289,486
01/12/2025: £302,548
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

4
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Special
6
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 6 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.3
Avg Attainment 8
-5.2% vs national (42.5)
42.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 31 secondary schools in Cheshire East

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WA16 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£705,000
881 sales
Semi-detached
£382,500
504 sales
Terraced
£336,995
461 sales
Flat
£220,000
244 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cheshire East. For the headline WA16 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Cheshire East
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Listed BuildingBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (1)
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (4)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
✗ Blocked (5)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Demolish + rebuild

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
3
Grade II*
41
Grade II
moderate heritage impact
Grade II listed building - national importance. Listed building consent required for changes.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:45 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
1074mm
Annual Rainfall
2644h
Sunshine/Year
21 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 17.8°C, OvercastHumidity: 57%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

43 rated establishments within 1 mile

5/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
43
Total Establishments
Neki CafeOther catering premises
5/5
Stolen LambRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Satya Sanctuary LimitedRetailers - other
Exempt
EvunaOther catering premises
5/5
LI-LY Restaurant By Aiden ByrneRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

64m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 64m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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