Wolfe Close Knutsford, Cheshire East
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA16), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24103461.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £149,999 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Knutsford Medical Partnership, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £149,999 | £149,999 | £149,999 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2020 | 1 WA16 8XJ | Other | £340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jul 2015 | 7 - 8 WA16 8XJ | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Feb 2011 | 10 WA16 8XJ | Terraced | £149,999 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (53% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Oaks, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, permissioned (240 m)
- Land and Garages North of 12, Lowe Drive, Knutsford, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA16 8XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WA16 8XZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 53 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA16 8XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA16 8XZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Knutsford 371,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Mobberley 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Ashley 8,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakfield Avenue Shaw Heath | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Knutsford | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | King Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knutsford Medical Partnership | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | Knutsford Community Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Mobberley Road Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.9 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Sparrow Lane Allotments 9,590 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of St John's Church and surrounding burial ground, 400m NW of Booths Mere, a scheduled monument, 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of St John's Church and surrounding burial ground, 400m NW of Booths Mere | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dukenfield Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Norbury Booths Hall moated site, fishponds and connecting channels. | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Tatton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Dog Wood | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Rooks Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Tatton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mobberley Bottoms | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Birch Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 2 from railways, and 12 from aircraft, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fine Foods Ltd WA16 8XJ | Distributors/Transporters | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Kids Allowed Knutsford WA16 8HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Greggs WA16 8JF | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Co-op Food WA16 8HG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Williamsons Bakery WA16 8HG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Parkgate Oriental WA16 8HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakfield Avenue (8); On or near Parkgate (6); On or near Leigh Avenue (3); On or near Springwood Avenue (3); On or near Merriman Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Marlborough Close · Haig Road · Montgomery Close · Oakfield Avenue · Leigh Avenue · Parkgate Lane · Merriman Avenue · Springwood Avenue · Haig Close · Heath Lodge Close · Parkgate · Mardon Close
All the streets in WA16 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.