CW4 7AF is a sought-after residential area on The Square, 0.0km from Holmes Chapel in Holmes Chapel. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dane Valley ward and the Congleton constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW4 7AF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CW4 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00092926 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, CW4 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, CW4 7AF.
332
55
£ 49,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW4 7AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CW4 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW4 7AF. The average age is 54.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW4 7AF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Vicarage Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- George & Dragon0.2 km
- The Old Red Lion0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Fortune City0.6 km
- Holmes Chapel Community Centre0.6 km
- Holmes Sweet Home0.1 km
- Miola0.1 km
- Pink Garlic0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco Express Holmes Chapel (3563)0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's0.1 km
- Jalfrezi0.1 km
- London Road Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sun Kong0.1 km
- El Fourno0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Tea from the Manor0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Phil Davies Butchers0.1 km
- W Mandeville0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Holmes Chapel0.5 km
- Goostrey3.1 km
- Sandbach6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shopping Precinct0.2 km
- Shopping Precinct0.2 km
- Sandiford Road0.2 km
- Sandiford Road0.2 km
- Station Road Crossroads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW47AF · Data under Open Government Licence