Postcode report
WA16 7AW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WA16 7AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA16 7AW is a postcode in Mobberley, Cheshire East, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA16 7AW, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA16 7AW are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA16 7AW is based on Cheshire East 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,574 residents, 284 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near WA16 7AW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £495k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA16 7AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WA16 7AW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WA16 7AW
Is WA16 7AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA16 7AW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WA16 7AW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WA16 7AW?
LocaleIQ matched WA16 7AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA16 7AW?
The latest median sold price is £495k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA16 7AW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.