Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, CW11 1BS.

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Population

498

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Average age 56, 94% owned. CW11 1BS is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

CW11 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Princess Drive, 0.8km from Sandbach in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Sandbach Town ward and the Congleton constituency.

For serious buyers, CW11 1BS is 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00184547 (shared with 28 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 CW11 1BS. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 165,250

14 sales · Mean £ 167,125

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

CW11 1BS has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Good1476 pupils0.4 km
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Offley Primary Academy

Good461 pupils0.6 km
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Sandbach School

Good1495 pupils0.7 km
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Elworth Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Sandbach Primary Academy

Good123 pupils0.8 km
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Elworth CofE Primary School

Good349 pupils1.3 km
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Wheelock Primary School

Outstanding314 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Phanthong Thai Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Ganges Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Cafe Glaze0.9 km
  • Cafe on the Square0.9 km
  • Casa Mia0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Demeter Healthfoods and Nutrition0.7 km
  • G C Williams & Son0.9 km
  • Lee Parrott Butchers0.6 km
  • Premier Queens Drive Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Wills Butchers0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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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
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bar Six Sandbach Ltd0.9 km
  • Market Tavern0.9 km
  • The Lower Chequer Inn0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • The Beer Emporium0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandbach1.4 km
  • Holmes Chapel5.7 km
  • Crewe7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Drive0.1 km
  • Cooksmere Lane0.2 km
  • Sandbach High School & Sixth Form0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km
  • High School0.4 km