CW11 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Gawsworth Drive, 0.8km 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 1DY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 99% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00184542 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAWSWORTH DRIVE, CW11 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAWSWORTH DRIVE, CW11 1DY.
266
57
£ 45,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW11 1DY 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 99% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, CW11 1DY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £377k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW11 1DY. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 295,000
11 sales · Mean £ 314,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW11 1DY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Offley Primary Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach School
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Phanthong Thai Restaurant1.0 km
- Cafe Glaze0.7 km
- Cafe on the Square0.7 km
- Casa Mia0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Top of the Hill Chip Shop0.9 km
- Oriental Pearl0.7 km
- PTJ Fast Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Rafferty's0.7 km
- The Buttery0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Barbers Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Brook's Butchers0.8 km
- Burnells Cards and Gifts Ltd0.7 km
- Chatwins0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bar Six Sandbach Ltd0.7 km
- Market Tavern0.7 km
- Old Hall0.8 km
- The Lower Chequer Inn0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandbach2.5 km
- Holmes Chapel5.6 km
- Alsager7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pickwick Close0.3 km
- Pickwick Close0.3 km
- Offley Road0.4 km
- Offley Road0.4 km
- Residential Home0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW111DY · Data under Open Government Licence