The postcode WA16 6RS is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA16 6RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA16 6RS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA16 6RS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to WA16 6RS is Rostherne Lane which is centered 825 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rangemore Nursing Home and is 201 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.94 km away at Altrincham Station (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashley Rail Station, 3.7 km away.
The closest primary school to WA16 6RS (for ages 11 and under) is Little Bollington CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of WA16 6RS is Ye Olde No 3 and is 2.73 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for WA16 6RS is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Central and Eastern Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA16 6RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA16 6RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA16 6RS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA16 6RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.6 km | |
| Bollin Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.07 km | |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 3.42 km |
| High Legh Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 3.5 km |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 3.9 km | |
| Altrincham Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.92 km | |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 3.94 km | |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls | Independent school | 3-11 | 4.24 km | |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 4.42 km |
| Hale Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 4.58 km | |
| Loreto Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 4.66 km | |
| North Cestrian School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 4.71 km |
| Loreto Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 4.8 km | |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 4.94 km |
| Lymm High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 4.99 km |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 5.08 km |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 20, 2013) | 5.16 km |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 14, 2011) | 5.41 km |
| Saint Ambrose College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 5.47 km |
| Oughtrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA16 6RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklow Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 233 m | |
| MHR Clinic Manchester Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 849 m | |
| Childrens Adventure Farm Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 1.51 km | |
| Mere Court Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 2.31 km | |
| The Kilton Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Dunham Park Scout Camp | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 2, 2006 | 2.39 km | |
| The Mere | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 2.44 km | |
| Shell Waitrose Bowdon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 2.57 km | |
| Little Bollington CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 2.6 km | |
| Thingamajigs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 2.6 km | |
| Ayuda House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2017 | 2.71 km | |
| Ye Olde No 3 | Awaiting Inspection | 2.73 km | |
| Tatton Park Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| The Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2018 | 2.75 km | |
| The Stables Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| 34 Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2006 | 2.77 km | |
| Mere Parish Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| The Mere Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 2.86 km | |
| Bowdon Vale Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 27, 2019 | 2.96 km | |
| Swan With 2 Nicks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2022 | 2.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA16 6RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Rangemore Nursing Home | 201 m | |
| Rangemore Nursing Home | 210 m | |
| Egerton Hall | 1.07 km | |
| Egerton Hall | 1.07 km | |
| Swan Hotel | 1.08 km | |
| Hale - Ashley Road | 4.27 km | |
| Railway Street | 4.61 km | |
| The Causeway | 4.85 km | |
| Altrincham Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.94 km | |
| Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.97 km | |
| Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.97 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.7 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.7 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.72 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 7.99 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 8.02 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 8.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA16 6RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Harpers Bank Wood | 218 m | |
| Old Hall Wood | 687 m | |
| Rostherne Banks | 783 m | |
| Rostherne Mere | 792 m | |
| Gale Bog | 937 m | |
| Mere Covert | 1.06 km | |
| Rushy-pits Covert | 1.07 km | |
| Wood Bongs | 1.15 km | |
| Millington Clough | Valley | 1.18 km |
| Yarwoodheath Covert | 1.34 km | |
| Willow Slips | 1.37 km | |
| Grey's Gorse | 1.51 km | |
| Lodge Plantations | 1.57 km | |
| Raspberrylane Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Twiss's Wood | 1.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA16 6RS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.35382200 |
| Longitude | -2.39712100 |
| OS Easting | 373664 |
| OS Northing | 0384176 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Tatton |
| Electoral Ward | Mobberley |
| Local Authority District | Cheshire East |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cheshire and Warrington Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cheshire and Warrington |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000049 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Central and Eastern Cheshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Cheshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33003601 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire East 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire East 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |