Higher Downs, Knutsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA16 8AW, WA16 8AS.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Higher Downs, Knutsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 Sep 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £402,167. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higher Downs range from £300,000 to £513,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on Higher Downs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Downs has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £402,167 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £415,877 | 31 Mar 2017 |
Sold prices on Higher Downs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Higher Downs WA16 8AS | 23 Sep 2025 | £513,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 38, Higher Downs WA16 8AS | 11 Jul 2023 | £445,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 10 Dec 2020 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 24 Jul 2019 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 7 Sep 2018 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Higher Downs WA16 8AS | 28 Aug 2018 | £340,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 26 May 2017 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 31 Mar 2017 | £407,631 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 20, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 8 Jul 2016 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Higher Downs WA16 8AW | 30 Jun 2016 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Higher Downs WA16 8AS | 31 Mar 2016 | £300,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Higher Downs WA16 8AS | 20 Jan 2016 | £376,500 | Detached | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 34, Higher Downs | £300,000 (Mar 2016) → £340,000 (Aug 2018) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Higher Downs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 244 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Adelaide Heath Academy 84 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 8–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Egerton Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Knutsford Academy 1,429 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bexton Primary School 500 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mobberley CofE Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 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 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Mobberley station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Plumley station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Autumn Avenue (Boothfields) 2 min walk
- Autumn Avenue (cnr, Boothfields) 2 min walk
- St Johns Wood School (nr, Longridge) 2 min walk
- St Johns Wood School (opp, Longridge) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Knutsford Medical Partnership
Manchester Road Med/Ctr, 27-29 Manchester Road, Knutsford · 1.0 mi - David Lewis Medical Practice
Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Parkgate · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Knutsford · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Knutsford · 0.8 mi
- Little Waitrose Little Waitrose Knutsford · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- The Prescription Service · 0.9 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- The Dental Studio · 0.8 mi
- King Street Dental Practice Ltd · 0.8 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 8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 754 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,720 |
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 Higher Downs
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 94.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.9% | 54.3% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 8.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.4% | 37.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 41% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.9% | 14.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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