CW11 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Princess Drive, 0.9km from Marsh Green in Sandbach. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW11, CW11 1BP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 24.8% 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00093041 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BP.
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
CW11 1BP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW11 1BP. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
23 sales · Mean £ 186,250
Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 258,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW11 1BP has low crime rates — 6 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
Elworth Hall Primary School
Offley Primary Academy
Sandbach School
Sandbach Primary Academy
Elworth CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.9 km
- The Ganges Express Ltd0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Filotimo Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Noughts and Crosses Pizza0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.9 km
- Lee Parrott Butchers0.8 km
- Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.4 km
- Barbers Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Burnells Cards and Gifts Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Sandbach Golf Club0.5 km
- Swan & Chequers1.0 km
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
- Sandbach1.2 km
- Holmes Chapel5.7 km
- Crewe7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.3 km
- Cooksmere Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW111BP · Data under Open Government Licence