Church Lane is in Smallwood, Sandbach and in Congleton district. CW11 2UT is located in the Brereton Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 2UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70% 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 | 19.3% | 18.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 70% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 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 (90.6%) 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 | 53.7% | 62.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 44.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% lower than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 621st lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Church Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-11-23 | £420,726 |
| Coach House Church Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-04-10 | £457,319 |
| Coach House Church Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2004-11-30 | £624,419 |
| Smallwood House Church Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 1999-09-22 | £1,274,892 |
| Primrose Cottage Church Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 1997-01-17 | £479,635 |
CW11 2UT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CW11 2UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood CofE Primary School School Lane , CW11 2UR | 3out of 4 | 74 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallwood CofE Primary School School Lane , CW11 2UR | - not rated | 74 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rode Heath Primary School Heath Avenue , Rode Heath ST7 3RY | 4out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassall Green Methodist Primary School Hassall Green , CW11 0YA | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Academy Heath Road , CW11 2LE | 1out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | - not rated | 4,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | - not rated | 4,618 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Star School Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane , Rode Heath ST7 3SD | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Hall School Congleton Road , Cheshire CW11 4TF | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 120 Congleton Road , CW11 1HF | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TILT Education The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane , Alsager ST7 2UX | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Inn | Bulls Head Inn, Newcastle Road | 949 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.