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About

Sandbach Elworth ward lies in the northern part of the town of Sandbach, within the Cheshire East unitary authority. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods, including modern estates and older properties. It functions as a distinct community with its own local facilities and identity, separate from the historic town centre to the south.

The ward is characterised by several local green spaces and playing fields, with Elworth Park serving as a focal point for recreation. A notable local landmark is the Elworth War Memorial, situated near the crossroads at the heart of the area. The ward is served by its own railway station, Sandbach, providing a direct link to Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, which supports its commuter population.

Area overview

On average Sandbach Elworth has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandbach Elworth is £58,797 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandbach Elworth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandbach Elworth is home to around 5,932 people, with a population density of about 2,609.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandbach Elworth Population
5,932
Population density
2,609.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.11(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-44%)
Shoplifting
6.07(+5%)
Public order
5.56(-45%)
Other theft
4.55(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,496
92.63%
Other White
135
2.28%
Irish
48
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.54%
Total population: 5,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,907
40.16%
Level 3 (A level)
875
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
677
14.26%
No qualifications
536
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 4,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
40.64%
Owns outright
918
36.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
11.01%
Other social rented
187
7.52%
Shared ownership
53
2.13%
Total households: 2,488

Property prices in Sandbach Elworth

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £365K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Sandbach Elworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandbach Elworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£382,500£306
Semi-Detached41£245,000£279
Terraced15£190,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandbach Elworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandbach Elworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£89,000£171,250£144,248
2017£284,995£104,995£192,498£139,250
2018£300,748£84,000£172,500£118,375
2019£341,995£91,000£187,475£144,000
2020£340,000£110,000£183,750£155,500
2021£330,000£116,000£216,000£154,000
2022£389,375£105,000£262,500£175,000
2023£363,750£112,000£217,500£160,000
2024£391,500£110,000£261,000£143,875
2025£418,000£113,953£245,000£190,000
2026£360,000£253,250£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandbach Elworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandbach Elworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£151£192£189
2017£232£203£203£171
2018£232£158£216£163
2019£254£173£205£166
2020£255£166£196£180
2021£259£234£229£185
2022£271£200£268£201
2023£278£186£253£203
2024£286£211£276£199
2025£297£153£279£228
2026£325£279£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandbach Elworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandbach Elworth in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.