Welcome to Knutsford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Knutsford is a market town in the borough of Cheshire East, in Cheshire, England. Knutsford is 14 miles (23 km) south-west of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Macclesfield and 12.5 miles (20 km) south-east of Warrington. The population at the 2011 Census was 13,191. Knutsford's main town centre streets, Princess Street (also known locally as Top Street) and King Street lower down (also known as Bottom Street), form the hub of the town. At one end of the narrow King Street is an entrance to Tatton Park. The Tatton estate was home to the Egerton family, and has given its name to Tatton parliamentary constituency, which includes the neighbouring communities of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. Knutsford is near Cheshire's Golden Triangle, and on the Cheshire Plain between the Peak District to the east and the Welsh mountains to the west. Residents include Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox and footballers Peter Crouch, Sam Ricketts, Michael Jacobs and Phil Jagielka.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,005 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
13,254 (2021) |
Density |
1,318 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.2 |
Ward |
Knutsford |
District |
Cheshire East |
Postcodes |
WA16 |
ONS ID |
E04010960 |
Council
Contact details for Knutsford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Knutsford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Knutsford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Knutsford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Knutsford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Knutsford Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Knutsford Guardian
Couple renew bid to open community zoo and wildlife conservation park in Cheshire
Published: 18th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Northwich Guardian
Cheshire East Council planning committee praises eco-home plan
Published: 10th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Cheshire East Council
09/05/2023 - Day opportunities for adults with disabilities in Knutsford - consultation
Published: 9th May 2023