Postcode WA16 8XR (Cheshire East)

Map showing WA16 8XR and nearby postcodes

The postcode WA16 8XR is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in October 1985 and is an active postcode. WA16 8XR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WA16 8XR 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 8XR as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to WA16 8XR is Birkin Close which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 146 m away. The closest railway station is Knutsford Rail Station, 1.78 km away.

The closest primary school to WA16 8XR (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 8XR is The Falcon Bearer and is 545 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Indian Gourmet and is 594 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 5, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 60.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.5 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WA16 8XR 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 8XR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Birkin Close 23 m
Mardon Close 55 m
Montmorency Road 87 m
Mill Close 93 m
Keepers Close 119 m
Haig Road 166 m
Merriman Avenue 186 m
Springwood Avenue 195 m
Cranford Drive 201 m
Haig Close 201 m
Wellington Close 219 m
Marlborough Close 264 m
Leigh Avenue 275 m
The Grove 278 m
Oakfield Avenue 318 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WA16 8XR

Introduction October 1985
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 8XR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Adelaide Heath Academy 688 m
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 949 m
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
1.14 km
Egerton Primary School 1.88 km
Yorston Lodge School 2.06 km
Knutsford Academy Good
(November 4, 2021)
2.26 km
Cheshire Studio School Good
(March 23, 2017)
2.26 km
Mobberley CofE Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
2.46 km
Bexton Primary School 2.56 km
David Lewis School Good
(January 29, 2019)
5.22 km
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
5.82 km
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
6.04 km
Chelford CofE Primary School Good
(December 8, 2021)
6.34 km
Lindow Community Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
6.54 km
Bowdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
6.73 km
Elmridge Primary School 6.74 km
St Ambrose Prep School 6.83 km
Bollin Primary School 6.94 km
Saint Ambrose College Good
(February 19, 2020)
6.95 km
Ashdene Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2019)
7.11 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kids Allowed Knutsford Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
293 m
Edmundson Electrical Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
437 m
The Falcon Bearer Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
545 m
Friendly Fayre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
594 m
Hope Central @ The Welcome Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
594 m
Indian Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 5, 2018
594 m
The Golden Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
594 m
The Welcome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
594 m
Co-operative Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
603 m
Williamsons Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
603 m
St John's Wood Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 6, 2018
688 m
Manor Park School & Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
949 m
Corner Groceries Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
1.09 km
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
1.14 km
St Vincents Pre-School Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
1.14 km
Sharston House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2022
1.34 km
Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
1.44 km
Knutsford Golf Club Other catering premises 4
Good
March 16, 2022
1.45 km
Leycester House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
March 6, 2020
1.5 km
Mobberley Village Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
1.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Council Depot Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Council Depot Bus Stop/Station 297 m
Oakfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 393 m
Knutsford Rail Station Rail 1.78 km
Mobberley Rail Station Rail 2.28 km
Ashley Rail Station Rail 4.86 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.7 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.72 km
Terminal One Access Air 7.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

Rooks Wood Woodland Or Forest 299 m
St John's Wood Woodland Or Forest 607 m
Shawheath Plantation Woodland Or Forest 650 m
Tatton Mere Covert Woodland Or Forest 853 m
Dog Wood Woodland Or Forest 890 m
Higmere Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Witchcote Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Booths Mere Inland Water 1.12 km
Approach Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Shawheath Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Tatton Mere Inland Water 1.25 km
Cotton Relief Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Duck Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Boathouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 63.6 Mbps 60.8 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 8.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.8 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 30 11
30-300 Mbps 0% 88.2 11.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 163,298 kWh - mean 10,887 kWh : median 9,659 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 44,113 kWh - mean 2,941 kWh : median 2,518 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WA16 8XR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 53.31207500
Longitude -2.35292400
OS Easting 376583
OS Northing 0379518
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: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
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 E33003589
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cheshire East 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cheshire East 009D
Output Area / Small Area 8C1