The population was 5172 in 1901, and 6617 in 1951.
CHURCHES AND CHAPELS
Knutsford, St. John the Baptist (formerly St. Helena) (C of E), Church Hill. An ancient parish church, originally serving the townships of Bexton, Knutsford Inferior, Knutsford Superior, Ollerton
and Toft. Registers of Baptisms 1582–1969, Marriages 1582–1970 and Burials 1582–1972 have been deposited at the Cheshire Record Office
Knutsford, St. Cross (C of E), Cross Street. Built in 1858, rebuilt in 1881. A separate parish from 1858 serving the township of Knutsford
Superior. Registers of Baptisms 1858–1980, Marriages 1861–1987 and Burials 1858–1968 have been deposited at the Cheshire Record
Office.
Knutsford, St. Vincent de Paul (Roman Catholic), Tatton Street. Founded 1866 in Queen Street, the present church was Built in 1927. Registers of baptisms 1861–1960,
marriages 1869–1949 and burials 1866–1961 are at the Cheshire Record Office.
Knutsford, Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan), Princess Street. Founded 1797, Built in 1865. Registers 1801–1942 are at the Cheshire Record Office.
Knutsford, Unitarian Chapel, Brook Street. Built in 1688. Registers of births/baptisms 1827–72, marriages 1840–72 and burials 1827–72 are at the Cheshire Record Office.
Knutsford, United Reformed Church (Independent/Congregational), Brook Street. Built in 1806, closed in 1938. Records of baptisms, marriages and burials 1904–1937 are at the Cheshire Record Office.
