Barlow Way is in Sandbach and in Congleton district. CW11 1PB 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 Barlow Way, Sandbach, CW11 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 1RQ, CW11 1SZ, CW11 1PJ, CW11 1SF, CW11 1GP, CW11 1BG, CW11 1SX, CW11 1SP, CW11 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 1PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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 | 20.7% | 22.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 64.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57.8% | 54.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1PB this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 5.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 43.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 98.4% | 99% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Way was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barlow Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 357th 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 risen by about 173.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Barlow Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-10-31 | £622,231 |
| 5 Barlow Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-09 | £505,291 |
| 3 Barlow Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-03-12 | £534,300 |
| 15 Barlow Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-08-09 | £506,267 |
| 30 Barlow Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-06-01 | £626,286 |
CW11 1PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW11 1PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth CofE Primary School School Lane , Elworth CW11 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4PY | 4out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Selkirk Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX | 4out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Olivia | 2c Queens Drive | 348 yd | |
| Filotimo Restaurant & Bar | 48 Congleton Road | 730 yd | |
| Eastern Spices | 37B Middlewich Road | 818 yd | |
| Sallys Cafe | 2 Green Street | 824 yd | |
| Kan's Oriental Restaurant | 1 Green Street | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Golf Club | Sandbach Golf Club, 117 Middlewich Road | 867 yd | |
| Swan & Chequers | Swan And Chequers, 16 Hightown | 935 yd | |
| The Lower Chequer Inn | Hawk Street | 951 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 1 Hightown | 958 yd | |
| DV8 at The Black Bear | High Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTJ Fast Food Takeaway | 2a Old Middlewich Road | 841 yd | |
| The Laurel | 15 Middlewich Road | 841 yd | |
| The Buttery | 41 Middlewich Road | 841 yd | |
| CW11 Burger | 17-19 Middlewich Road | 853 yd | |
| Paps Peri Peri | 5 Bold Street | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Rufc BRADWALL ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Offley Primary School OFFLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Bradwall Road FIRTH CLOSE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Sandbach Leisure Centre SANDBACH LEISURE CENTRE SANDBACH LEISURE CENTRE MIDDLEWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Sandbach High School And Sixth Form College Middlewich Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Sandbach Golf Club SANDBACH GOLF CLUB SANDBACH GOLF CLUB MIDDLEWICH ROAD | golf | 899 yd |
| Sandbach Park 1 BELVEDERE COTTAGES 1 BELVEDERE COTTAGES THE PARK | tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
| Sandbach School CREWE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.