CW11 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Lime Close, 0.8km from Sandbach in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW11, CW11 1BZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00184547 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME CLOSE, CW11 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME CLOSE, CW11 1BZ.
498
56
£ 45,000 /yr
37%
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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, CW11 1BZ is established retirement territory. 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 1BZ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 197,667
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW11 1BZ has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Sandbach School
Offley Primary Academy
Elworth Hall Primary School
Sandbach Primary Academy
Elworth CofE Primary School
Wheelock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.7 km
- The Ganges Express Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe Glaze0.9 km
- Cafe on the Square0.9 km
- Casa Mia0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.7 km
- G C Williams & Son0.9 km
- Lee Parrott Butchers0.6 km
- Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.3 km
- Wills Butchers0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pisces Fish Bar0.9 km
- Oriental Pearl0.7 km
- PTJ Fast Food Takeaway0.6 km
- Rafferty's0.9 km
- The Buttery0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bar Six Sandbach Ltd0.9 km
- Market Tavern0.8 km
- Old Hall1.0 km
- The Lower Chequer Inn0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandbach1.4 km
- Holmes Chapel5.9 km
- Crewe7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.1 km
- Sandbach High School & Sixth Form0.3 km
- Cooksmere Lane0.3 km
- High School0.3 km
- High School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW111BZ · Data under Open Government Licence