Orchard Place is in Sandbach and in Cheshire East district. CW11 1JW is located in the Sandbach Elworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Place, Sandbach, CW11 1JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 1JS, CW11 1LE, CW11 1JU, CW11 1YS, CW11 1FA, CW11 1JQ, CW11 1XS, CW11 1FB, CW11 1XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 1JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CW11 1JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 26.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 59.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 55% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 6.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around CW11 1JW this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 8.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 20% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 40.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Place was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Place has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 206th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Orchard Place, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2025-01-17 | £370,340 |
| 13 Orchard Place, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-09-27 | £546,095 |
| 19 Orchard Place, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £337,950 | 2021-01-18 | £426,720 |
| 57 Orchard Place, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-20 | £334,608 |
| 23 Orchard Place, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-06-07 | £510,730 |
CW11 1JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth CofE Primary School School Lane , Elworth CW11 3HU | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4PY | 4out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Middlewich Road , CW11 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Selkirk Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX | 4out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Cheshire Cledford House , Cledford Lane CW10 0JN | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Inn | Midland Inn, 5 New Street | 740 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | London Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish Bar | 29 New Street | 764 yd | |
| San San | 1 Station View, London Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Lawton Way | 489 yd | |
| Co-operative | 216 Middlewich Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elworth Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Elworth Ce Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Sandbach Golf Club SANDBACH GOLF CLUB SANDBACH GOLF CLUB MIDDLEWICH ROAD | golf | 981 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.