CW11 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Queens Drive, 0.9km from Sandbach in Sandbach. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW11, CW11 1BN 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 10.4% 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00093041 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, CW11 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, CW11 1BN.
240
56
£ 45,000 /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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, CW11 1BN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW11 1BN. 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
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
£ 219,000
17 sales · Mean £ 216,058
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW11 1BN has low crime rates — 7 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.
school Local Schools
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Offley Primary Academy
Elworth Hall Primary School
Sandbach School
Sandbach Primary Academy
Elworth CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.9 km
- The Ganges Express Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Glaze1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Filotimo Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.8 km
- Lee Parrott Butchers0.8 km
- Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.3 km
- Wills Butchers0.9 km
- Barbers Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Pisces Fish Bar1.0 km
- Oriental Pearl0.9 km
- PTJ Fast Food Takeaway0.8 km
- The Buttery0.8 km
- CW11 Burger0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Market Tavern1.0 km
- The Lower Chequer Inn0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- DV8 at The Black Bear1.0 km
- Sandbach Golf Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandbach1.4 km
- Holmes Chapel5.6 km
- Crewe7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cooksmere Lane0.1 km
- Princess Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW111BN · Data under Open Government Licence