Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BP.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CW11 1BP 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. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.

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

CW11 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Princess Drive, 0.9km 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 1BP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 24.8% year-on-year. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00093041 (shared with 8 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 1BP. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 170,000

23 sales · Mean £ 186,250

Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,333

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

CW11 1BP has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Good1476 pupils0.5 km
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Elworth Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Offley Primary Academy

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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Sandbach School

Good1495 pupils0.9 km
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Sandbach Primary Academy

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Elworth CofE Primary School

Good349 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Ganges Express Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Filotimo Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Noughts and Crosses Pizza0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.9 km
  • Lee Parrott Butchers0.8 km
  • Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Barbers Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • Burnells Cards and Gifts Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Sandbach Golf Club0.5 km
  • Swan & Chequers1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Oriental Pearl0.9 km
  • PTJ Fast Food Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Buttery0.8 km
  • CW11 Burger0.8 km
  • The Laurel0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandbach1.2 km
  • Holmes Chapel5.7 km
  • Crewe7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Drive0.3 km
  • Cooksmere Lane0.3 km