Drinkwater Close, Knutsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA16 8FP.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Drinkwater Close, Knutsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 29 Sep 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £575,245. Recorded sale prices on Drinkwater Close range from £534,995 to £629,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Drinkwater Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Drinkwater Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA16 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £575,245 | 29 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Drinkwater Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Drinkwater Close WA16 8FP | 29 Sep 2022 | £629,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Drinkwater Close WA16 8FP | 22 Sep 2022 | £534,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Drinkwater Close WA16 8FP | 26 Aug 2022 | £545,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Drinkwater Close WA16 8FP | 26 Aug 2022 | £589,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Drinkwater Close
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Drinkwater Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Drinkwater Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich Flood alert area
- River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington Flood alert area
- River Dane catchment including Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich and Northeast Crewe Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Drinkwater Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Heath Academy 84 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 8–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 244 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Egerton Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Knutsford Academy 1,429 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bexton Primary School 500 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Mobberley CofE Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Knutsford station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Mobberley station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Ashley station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Springwood Avenue (by, Mobberley Road) 6 min walk
- Montmorency Road (opp, Mobberley Road) 7 min walk
- Oakfield Avenue (cnr, Mobberley Road) 7 min walk
- Oakfield Avenue (opp, Mobberley Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Knutsford Medical Partnership
Manchester Road Med/Ctr, 27-29 Manchester Road, Knutsford · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Parkgate · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Knutsford · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Knutsford Canute Place Local · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Knutsford · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.0 mi
- The Prescription Service · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- The Dental Studio · 0.9 mi
- King Street Dental Practice Ltd · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 37.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 46.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 754 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,661 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire East with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Drinkwater Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 94.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 54.3% |
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 8.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.1% | 37.6% |
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.9% | 41% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28% | 14.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.8% | 33.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire East.
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