Merlin Avenue, Knutsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA16 8HJ.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Merlin Avenue, Knutsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 13 Oct 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £291,667. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Avenue range from £255,000 to £330,000. 80% of homes sold here were freehold and 20% leasehold.
House prices on Merlin Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Avenue 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: 80% freehold and 20% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £291,667 | 13 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Merlin Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Merlin Avenue WA16 8HJ | 13 Oct 2024 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Merlin Avenue WA16 8HJ | 10 Mar 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Merlin Avenue WA16 8HJ | 25 Jun 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Merlin Avenue WA16 8HJ | 27 Nov 2020 | £1,170 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Merlin Avenue WA16 8HJ | 13 Jul 2018 | £1,170 | Other | 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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Schools near Merlin Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 244 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Adelaide Heath Academy 84 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 8–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Egerton Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Knutsford Academy 1,429 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bexton Primary School 500 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mobberley CofE Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 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 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Mobberley station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Plumley station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fire Station (opp, Mobberley Road) 2 min walk
- Lowe Drive (cnr, Manor Park North) 2 min walk
- Lowe Drive (nr, Manor Park North) 3 min walk
- Boothfields (opp, Shaw Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Knutsford Medical Partnership
Manchester Road Med/Ctr, 27-29 Manchester Road, Knutsford · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Parkgate · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Knutsford · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Knutsford · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Knutsford Canute Place Local · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
- The Prescription Service · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Studio · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- King Street Dental Practice Ltd · 0.5 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 899 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,952 |
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 Merlin Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 94.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.7% | 54.3% |
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.9% | 8.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.3% | 37.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.1% | 41% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 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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