Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

THE DRIVE, CW4 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, CW4 7BJ.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW4 7BJ 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW4 7BJ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £655k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CW4 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.5km from Holmes Chapel in Holmes Chapel. Administratively it sits within Dane Valley ward and the Congleton constituency.

For serious buyers, CW4 7BJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k. 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 CW4 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00092930 (shared with 13 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 CW4 7BJ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 655,000

1 sales · Mean £ 655,000

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

CW4 7BJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Holmes Chapel Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.5 km
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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Good1302 pupils0.6 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • George & Dragon0.5 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Fortune City0.3 km
  • Holmes Chapel Community Centre0.7 km
  • Holmes Sweet Home0.4 km
  • Miola0.4 km
  • Pink Garlic0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Express Holmes Chapel (3563)0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlie's0.4 km
  • Jalfrezi0.4 km
  • London Road Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Sun Kong0.4 km
  • El Fourno0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Tea from the Manor0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Phil Davies Butchers0.5 km
  • W Mandeville0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Holmes Chapel0.6 km
  • Goostrey3.5 km
  • Sandbach5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road Crossroads0.3 km
  • Station Road Crossroads0.3 km
  • Shopping Precinct0.3 km
  • Shopping Precinct0.3 km