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CW11 3BU

Vicarage Lane

Sandbach Elworth

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Detailed insights for CW11 3BU

Overview

Postcode CW11 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Sandbach Elworth ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is £62,361 per year. The nearest station is Sandbach, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elworth Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is £62,361 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from CW11 3BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock near CW11 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandbach located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW11 3BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Sandbach

N/A

Walking directions to Sandbach

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW11 3BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miElworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elworth Park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
1,300.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.91(-31%)
Other theft
4.95(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.19(-77%)
Drugs
3.81(-2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
91.3%
Irish
11
3.19%
Other White
5
1.45%
Chinese
4
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.87%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
43.36%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.34%
No qualifications
28
9.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
44%
Owns with a mortgage
63
42%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Other social rented
2
1.33%
Total households: 150

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.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW11 3BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW11 3BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202644, Vicarage Lane, Sandbach, CW11 3BUDetachedFreehold£385,000
24 Sept 202517, Irelands Croft Close, Sandbach, CW11 1JQDetachedFreehold£382,500
28 Mar 202524, Irelands Croft Close, Sandbach, CW11 1JQDetachedFreehold£376,000
21 Mar 202521, Irelands Croft Close, Sandbach, CW11 1JQDetachedFreehold£475,000
19 Sept 202510, Gowy Close, Sandbach, CW11 1YFSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500

Schools

In the CW11 3BU postcode area, located within Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW11 3BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryElworth Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryElworth CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySandbach High School and Sixth Form CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW11 3BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW11 3BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miS.T. Jathus Newsagents12 London Road, Sandbach, CW11 3BDWalking directions to S.T. Jathus Newsagents
0.3 miCo-op FoodLawton Way, Sandbach, CW11 1TEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op FoodMiddlewich Road, Cheshire East, CW11 3EJWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW11 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Katie Cook

Sandbach Elworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Sarah Russell

Congleton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCongletonE14001178
WardSandbach ElworthE05008648
ParishSandbachE04013202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sandbach Ettiley Heath & WheelockE02003820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 031AE01018440
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW11 3BU

Is CW11 3BU (Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock) safe?

The area around CW11 3BU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CW11 3BU?

The median sale price around CW11 3BU in Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock is £257,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW11 3BU?

There are 4 schools close to CW11 3BU, including Elworth Hall Primary School, Elworth CofE Primary School (Good) and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW11 3BU?

The closest station to CW11 3BU is Sandbach, about 472 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW11 3BU?

CW11 3BU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW11 3BU (Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW11 3BU is Sarah Russell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Katie Cook (Independent).

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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.