Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

MARKET SQUARE, CW11 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, CW11 1AP.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW11 1AP's 63% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW11 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Square, 0.2km from Sandbach in Sandbach. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Heath and East ward and the Congleton constituency.

For families considering a move, CW11 1AP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW11 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00184546 (shared with 222 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW11 1AP. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CW11 1AP is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences124
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting41
Public order25
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Sandbach Primary Academy

Good123 pupils0.5 km
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Offley Primary Academy

Good461 pupils0.5 km
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Sandbach School

Good1495 pupils0.6 km
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Good1476 pupils0.8 km
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Wheelock Primary School

Outstanding314 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement179 pupils1.2 km
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Elworth Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Ganges Express Ltd0.3 km
  • Cafe Glaze0.1 km
  • Cafe on the Square0.1 km
  • Casa Mia0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Top of the Hill Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Pisces Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Oriental Pearl0.2 km
  • PTJ Fast Food Takeaway0.4 km
  • Rafferty's0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.2 km
  • G C Williams & Son0.0 km
  • Lee Parrott Butchers0.4 km
  • Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Wills Butchers0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bar Six Sandbach Ltd0.1 km
  • Market Tavern0.1 km
  • Old Hall0.1 km
  • The Lower Chequer Inn0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandbach2.2 km
  • Holmes Chapel6.2 km
  • Alsager7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Taxi Rank0.1 km
  • Common0.1 km
  • Common0.1 km
  • Top 'O' Hill0.2 km
  • Military Arms PH0.2 km