Higher Downs - WA16 8AS
Key Postcode Insights
WA16 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 951st largest and 386th most expensive of the 1,101 postcodes in the WA16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 22 properties: 22 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £467,752
- 10 Year change
- up 45.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,911pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £325/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA16 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 951st largest and 386th most expensive of the 1,101 postcodes in the WA16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 22 properties: 22 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £467,752
- 10 Year change
- up 45.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,911pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £325/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA16 8AS
- 19 Higher Downs
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 21 Higher Downs
House
- 23 Higher Downs
4 Bed House
- 24 Higher Downs
House
- 25 Higher Downs
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA16 8AS sold for £513,000 on 23rd September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 2.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £467,752.
The WA16 8AS Sales Market has increased by 45.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.9% | £467,752 |
| June 2025 | 3.5% | £459,162 |
| June 2024 | -2.5% | £443,469 |
| June 2023 | 3.4% | £454,850 |
| June 2022 | 12.1% | £440,084 |
| June 2021 | 9% | £392,562 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £360,178 |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £353,051 |
| June 2018 | 6.4% | £349,912 |
| June 2017 | 2% | £328,862 |
| June 2016 | 11.6% | £322,556 |
| June 2015 | 3.4% | £289,097 |
| June 2014 | 4.7% | £279,574 |
| June 2013 | 4.1% | £267,129 |
| June 2012 | 6% | £256,723 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £242,251 |
| June 2010 | 8.6% | £242,950 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £223,746 |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £255,239 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £254,048 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,911.
The WA16 8AS Rental Market has increased by 45.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £1,911pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.5% | £1,832pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.4% | £1,788pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.5% | £1,697pcm |
| June 2022 | 15.5% | £1,624pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.9% | £1,406pcm |
| June 2020 | 4.3% | £1,340pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.5% | £1,285pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £1,305pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.8% | £1,304pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.5% | £1,314pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.8% | £1,211pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.5% | £1,123pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £1,045pcm |
| June 2012 | -2.8% | £1,053pcm |
| June 2011 | 8.5% | £1,083pcm |
| June 2010 | 11.9% | £998pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £892pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.1% | £939pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £938pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 23rd September 2025 for £513,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.0%. The postcode has had a total of 27 sales since 1995.
WA16 8AS has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£513,000 | 4 Bed House31, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS31, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Jul 2023£445,000 | 3 Bed House38, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS38, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Aug 2018£340,000 | 4 Bed House34, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS34, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Mar 2016£300,000 | 4 Bed House34, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS34, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Jan 2016£376,500 | 4 Bed House19, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS19, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
Nearby Postcodes
WA16 8AS is the 951st largest and the 386th most expensive postcode out of the 1,101 postcodes in the WA16 area.
- WA16 8JZ, Brookdale Avenue, Knutsford, WA16WA16 8JZ8 Addresses|76 m away
- WA16 8AU, Lichfield Close, Knutsford, WA16WA16 8AU7 Addresses|97 m away
- WA16 8AY, Lindop Close, Knutsford, WA16WA16 8AY15 Addresses|98 m away
- WA16 8JY, Boothfields, Knutsford, WA16WA16 8JY24 Addresses|98 m away
- WA16 8AT, North Downs, Knutsford, WA16WA16 8AT7 Addresses|126 m away
Property Types
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 10 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (10)
- house (2)
- Unknown (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (12)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2025£513,000 | 4 Bed House31, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS31, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Mar 2012£480,000 | 4 Bed House26, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS26, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AS
- Sold Jun 2016£480,000 | 4 Bed House8, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AW8, Higher Downs, Knutsford, WA16 8AW
Schools Nearby
- Manor Park Primary School and Nursery400 m away
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School400 m away
- Egerton Primary School1.5 km away
- Knutsford Academy1.8 km away
- Saint Ambrose College7.7 km away
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys8.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA16 8AS is Knutsford station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- Knutsford|1.2 km away
- Mobberley|3.2 km away
- Plumley|5.4 km away
- Ashley|5.8 km away
