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Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock

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About

Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is situated to the north of the historic market town of Sandbach. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by the A534 to the south and includes the community around Wheelock. Local amenities serve the immediate population, with several schools and retail parks providing practical services for residents. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Cheshire Plain, with some green spaces integrated into the urban fabric.

A notable feature is the presence of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which runs through the Wheelock area. This waterway historically supported local industry and now provides a linear route for walking and cycling. The surrounding land use is a combination of residential estates, light industrial units, and pockets of farmland. Transport links are defined by the railway line and the nearby M6 motorway, which influence the area's connectivity and character.

Area overview

On average Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is £62,361 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is home to around 9,768 people, with a population density of about 1,427.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock Population
9,768
Population density
1,427.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.54(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-63%)
Public order
4.1(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-66%)
Other theft
3.07(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,093
93.07%
Other White
218
2.23%
Irish
67
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.63%
Chinese
56
0.57%
Total population: 9,770

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,085
39.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,582
20.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,125
14.52%
No qualifications
785
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,795
43.49%
Owns outright
1,329
32.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
511
12.38%
Other social rented
297
7.2%
Shared ownership
101
2.45%
Total households: 4,127

Property prices in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £328K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £288 per square foot) in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £750,000.

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 Ettiley Heath & Wheelock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£360,000£296
Semi-Detached57£245,000£283
Terraced27£185,000£229
Flats4£172,500£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,995£169,549£164,998£149,995
2017£278,475£170,749£177,895£139,750
2018£303,995£93,000£185,000£132,000
2019£325,000£157,000£199,995£146,625
2020£318,000£117,500£177,000£150,500
2021£292,000£125,000£198,000£163,000
2022£362,000£135,000£237,500£175,000
2023£372,000£150,000£210,000£182,000
2024£391,500£127,250£240,000£180,000
2025£400,000£172,500£244,500£190,000
2026£338,000£138,500£245,250£219,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£298£194£192
2017£222£309£198£190
2018£232£158£210£168
2019£248£211£204£179
2020£249£170£212£189
2021£254£211£222£199
2022£274£222£263£215
2023£278£273£261£239
2024£286£228£274£214
2025£291£280£283£245
2026£295£234£297£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock 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.