Postcode WA16 8HZ (Cheshire East)

Map showing WA16 8HZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WA16 8HZ is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA16 8HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WA16 8HZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 8HZ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to WA16 8HZ is Mardon Close which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 98 m away. The closest railway station is Knutsford Rail Station, 1.67 km away.

The closest primary school to WA16 8HZ (for ages 11 and under) is Manor Park Primary School and Nursery. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Knutsford Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 4, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WA16 8HZ is The Falcon Bearer and is 512 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Indian Gourmet and is 547 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 5, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 172 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WA16 8HZ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA16 8HZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WA16 8HZ, and the approximate distance away.

Mardon Close 58 m
Merriman Avenue 84 m
Springwood Avenue 106 m
Birkin Close 116 m
Montmorency Road 118 m
Leigh Avenue 173 m
Keepers Close 176 m
Haig Road 186 m
Mill Close 188 m
Haig Close 188 m
Oakfield Avenue 216 m
Marlborough Close 221 m
Wellington Close 265 m
Summerfields 265 m
Wolfe Close 272 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WA16 8HZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA16 8HZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Adelaide Heath Academy 633 m
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 854 m
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
1.05 km
Egerton Primary School 1.78 km
Yorston Lodge School 1.96 km
Knutsford Academy Good
(November 4, 2021)
2.16 km
Cheshire Studio School Good
(March 23, 2017)
2.16 km
Bexton Primary School 2.46 km
Mobberley CofE Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
2.55 km
David Lewis School Good
(January 29, 2019)
5.24 km
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
5.72 km
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
6 km
Chelford CofE Primary School Good
(December 8, 2021)
6.34 km
Lindow Community Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
6.62 km
Bowdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
6.8 km
Elmridge Primary School 6.83 km
St Ambrose Prep School 6.92 km
Bollin Primary School 7 km
Saint Ambrose College Good
(February 19, 2020)
7.04 km
Ashdene Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2019)
7.19 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA16 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kids Allowed Knutsford Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
343 m
Edmundson Electrical Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
380 m
Co-operative Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
501 m
Williamsons Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
501 m
The Falcon Bearer Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
512 m
Friendly Fayre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
547 m
Hope Central @ The Welcome Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
547 m
Indian Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 5, 2018
547 m
The Golden Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
547 m
The Welcome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
547 m
St John's Wood Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 6, 2018
633 m
Manor Park School & Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
854 m
Corner Groceries Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
985 m
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
1.05 km
St Vincents Pre-School Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
1.05 km
Sharston House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2022
1.25 km
Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
1.33 km
Knutsford Golf Club Other catering premises 4
Good
March 16, 2022
1.36 km
The Real Fruit Creamery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
1.45 km
Giovannis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 25, 2020
1.46 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA16 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Oakfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 292 m
Oakfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Council Depot Bus Stop/Station 311 m
Knutsford Rail Station Rail 1.67 km
Mobberley Rail Station Rail 2.38 km
Ashley Rail Station Rail 4.94 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.81 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.82 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.83 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA16 8HZ - Data from Dec 2021

Rooks Wood Woodland Or Forest 390 m
St John's Wood Woodland Or Forest 517 m
Shawheath Plantation Woodland Or Forest 706 m
Dog Wood Woodland Or Forest 813 m
Tatton Mere Covert Woodland Or Forest 832 m
Higmere Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Booths Mere Inland Water 1.06 km
Approach Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Witchcote Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Tatton Mere Inland Water 1.23 km
Shawheath Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Cotton Relief Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Duck Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Boathouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA16 8HZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 172 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 16.1 Mbps 49 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 101.3 13.2
300+ Mbps 100% 713.5 42.5

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 190,469 kWh - mean 10,582 kWh : median 10,009 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WA16 8HZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 53.31142500
Longitude -2.35401400
OS Easting 376510
OS Northing 0379446
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8359
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cheshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Tatton
Electoral Ward Knutsford
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000049
Travel To Work Area Crewe

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Knutsford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33007583
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cheshire East 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cheshire East 009D
Output Area / Small Area 8A1