Knutsford
Ward in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.303, -2.371 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 75 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01565 |
Knutsford is a compact, prosperous ward in Cheshire East on the Cheshire Plain, sitting close to the large historic estate at Tatton Park and well connected by the Mid-Cheshire rail line for commuters heading to Manchester. The area combines suburban and town-centre living, with good road links towards the M6 and easy access to Manchester Airport, which helps sustain a strong local economy built on professional services, hospitality and independent retail.
The centre of Knutsford has a distinct Georgian and Victorian character, a lively high street of boutiques and cafes, and long-standing community traditions such as May Day celebrations that reflect its market‑town roots. It also has literary associations - Elizabeth Gaskell drew on the town for her writing - and benefits socially from active conservation areas and local events that keep a village atmosphere despite its commuter links.
Postcode districts covering Knutsford
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 13.1 miles
- Liverpool 23.3 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 21.5 miles
- Oldham 19.8 miles
- St. Helens 17.9 miles
- Wigan 19.9 miles
- Warrington 10.6 miles
- Bolton 20.2 miles
- Stockport 11.5 miles
- Salford 13.5 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 20.4 miles
- Rochdale 23 miles
Neighbouring places
- Knutsford Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Bexton Parish 1 mile
- Toft Parish 1.7 miles
- Mobberley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Mere Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Tabley Inferior Parish 2.3 miles
- Ollerton Parish 2.4 miles
- Peover Inferior Parish 2.6 miles
- Bucklow Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Marthall Parish 2.8 miles
- Plumley Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Lower Peover Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Knutsford
WA16 8BH, WA16 8HP, WA16 8NS, WA16 8DJ, WA16 6JA, WA16 9BP, WA16 8WB, WA16 8NF, WA16 0AL … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 5.3 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.9 miles
- Knutsford Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Mobberley Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels in Knutsford Ad
- Fairmont Cheshire The Mere 5
- The Cross Keys Hotel
- The Silk Rooms at Freemasons Inn 2
- Rose & Crown Inn
- The Silk Rooms, at The Freemasons Inn
Schools in Knutsford
- Bexton Primary School Primary
- Egerton Primary School Primary
- Knutsford Academy Secondary
- Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Primary
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tatton Park Estate 2.1 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 5.4 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 5.7 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Avro Heritage Museum Museum 9.1 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 9.5 miles
- Edgeley Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.9 miles
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 11.1 miles