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 miles21.1 km
- Liverpool 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Oldham 19.8 miles31.9 km
- St. Helens 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Wigan 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Warrington 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Bolton 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Stockport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Salford 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Rochdale 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Knutsford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Bexton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Toft Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mobberley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Mere Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tabley Inferior Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Ollerton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Peover Inferior Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Bucklow Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Marthall Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Plumley Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Lower Peover Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Knutsford
WA16 9BD, WA16 8LY, WA16 8JR, WA16 6DD, WA16 8AB, WA16 6QP, WA16 8FL, WA16 6DW, WA16 8AR … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.9 miles32 km
- Knutsford Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Mobberley Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Knutsford Ad
- Cottons Hotel & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Bulls Head Hotel 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Mere Golf Resort & Spa 2.5 miles4 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester Airport 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Wilmslow Lodge 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Mere Court Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Tribe Manchester Airport 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
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 miles3.4 km
- Arley Hall Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Avro Heritage Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Vale Royal Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Edgeley Park Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km