CW11 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Cookesmere Lane, 0.8km from Marsh Green in Sandbach. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW11, CW11 1BH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CW11 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00093041 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKESMERE LANE, CW11 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKESMERE LANE, CW11 1BH.
240
56
£ 45,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CW11 1BH is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW11 1BH. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
1 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
CW11 1BH has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elworth Hall Primary School
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Offley Primary Academy
Sandbach School
Sandbach Primary Academy
Elworth CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lee Parrott Butchers1.0 km
- Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Noughts and Crosses Pizza1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Cakes by Olivia0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- PTJ Fast Food Takeaway1.0 km
- The Buttery1.0 km
- CW11 Burger1.0 km
- The Laurel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sandbach Golf Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandbach1.3 km
- Holmes Chapel5.4 km
- Crewe8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cooksmere Lane0.3 km
- Princess Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CW111BH · Data under Open Government Licence