CW4 7BL is a sought-after residential area on Sandiford Road, 0.4km from Holmes Chapel in Holmes Chapel. Administratively it sits within Dane Valley ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW4, CW4 7BL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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. 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 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00092925 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDIFORD ROAD, CW4 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDIFORD ROAD, CW4 7BL.
274
48
£ 49,000 /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
CW4 7BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW4 7BL. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW4 7BL 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
Hermitage Primary School
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Phil Davies Butchers0.4 km
- W Mandeville0.4 km
- Tea from the Manor0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- George & Dragon0.5 km
- The Old Red Lion0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Fortune City0.3 km
- Holmes Chapel Community Centre0.3 km
- Holmes Sweet Home0.3 km
- Miola0.3 km
- Pink Garlic0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Express Holmes Chapel (3563)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's0.3 km
- Jalfrezi0.4 km
- London Road Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sun Kong0.4 km
- El Fourno0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Holmes Chapel0.2 km
- Goostrey3.1 km
- Sandbach6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road Crossroads0.2 km
- Holmes Chapel Rail Station0.2 km
- Holmes Chapel Rail Station0.2 km
- Station Road Crossroads0.2 km
- Shopping Precinct0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW47BL · Data under Open Government Licence