Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

COOKESMERE LANE, CW11 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKESMERE LANE, CW11 1BQ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW11 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW11 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £240k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £240k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CW11 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Cookesmere Lane, 0.9km from Sandbach in Sandbach. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.

For serious buyers, CW11 1BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00093042 (shared with 17 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 1BQ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,000

6 sales · Mean £ 176,608

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

CW11 1BQ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences11
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 pupils0.6 km
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Offley Primary Academy

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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Elworth Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Sandbach School

Good1495 pupils0.9 km
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Sandbach Primary Academy

Good123 pupils1.1 km
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Elworth CofE Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Ganges Express Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Filotimo Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • Jo Rocks Cafe1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.9 km
  • Lee Parrott Butchers0.8 km
  • Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Wills Butchers1.0 km
  • Barbers Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Lower Chequer Inn1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • DV8 at The Black Bear1.0 km
  • Sandbach Golf Club0.7 km
  • Swan & Chequers0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 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

  • Sandbach1.4 km
  • Holmes Chapel5.5 km
  • Crewe8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cooksmere Lane0.1 km
  • Princess Drive0.3 km