Welles Street is in Sandbach and in Cheshire East district. CW11 1GT is located in the Sandbach Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welles Street, Sandbach, CW11 1GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 1HN, CW11 1AS, CW11 1WB, CW11 1JR, CW11 1AD, CW11 1GX, CW11 1AB, CW11 1GE, CW11 1AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW11 1GT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW11 1GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 46.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 25% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 18.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 91.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welles Street was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.9% higher than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welles Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 198th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-15 | £371,538 |
| Ring O Bells, 17 Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-03 | £232,266 |
| 12 Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-01-21 | £164,302 |
| 11 Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-07-19 | £158,435 |
| 9 Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-07-05 | £106,169 |
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth CofE Primary School School Lane , Elworth CW11 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Middlewich Road , CW11 3NT | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Legs Cafe Ltd | 9 Welles Street | 21 yd | |
| The Black Cat Coffee House | 11 Welles Street | 26 yd | |
| Bunita Burger | 4 Congleton Road | 35 yd | |
| Jo Rocks Cafe | 6 Market Hall, High Street | 77 yd | |
| The Ganges Express Ltd | 8-12 Bradwall Road | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Chequers | Swan And Chequers, 16 Hightown | 52 yd | |
| DV8 at The Black Bear | High Street | 109 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 1 Hightown | 122 yd | |
| The Lower Chequer Inn | Hawk Street | 124 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 8 Market Square | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaz Balti | 4 Welles Street | 20 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | 10 Welles Street | 21 yd | |
| Paps Peri Peri | 5 Bold Street | 33 yd | |
| Hotspot (Sandbach) Ltd | 11 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Rafferty's | 7 Welles Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Flat Lane | 277 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 33/35 High Street | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwall Road FIRTH CLOSE | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Sandbach Park 1 BELVEDERE COTTAGES 1 BELVEDERE COTTAGES THE PARK | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Newall Avenue OAKES CLOSE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Sandbach School CREWE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Offley Primary School OFFLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Sandbach Leisure Centre SANDBACH LEISURE CENTRE SANDBACH LEISURE CENTRE MIDDLEWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Sandbach High School And Sixth Form College Middlewich Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Hassall Road LEA CLOSE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Sandbach Rufc BRADWALL ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Sandbach Golf Club SANDBACH GOLF CLUB SANDBACH GOLF CLUB MIDDLEWICH ROAD | golf | 898 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.