Williams Drive is in Moston, Sandbach and in Cheshire East district. CW11 3ET is located in the Brereton Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2018-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Williams Drive, Moston, Sandbach, CW11 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 3LA, CW11 3EQ, CW11 3ES, CW11 3JZ, CW11 3PA, CW11 3ER, CW11 3DU, CW11 3EG, CW11 3EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 3ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 20.6% | 47.4% | 26.8% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 42.3% | -22.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 47.7% | 62.8% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3ET this area, 0.7% 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 0.7% | -25.4% | 18.2% | -17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 24.7% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 54.5% | 23.0% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96% | 93% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Williams Drive was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Williams Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 625th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Williams Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-29 | £338,406 |
| 6 Williams Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-24 | £383,217 |
| 18 Williams Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-13 | £361,680 |
| 14 Williams Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-25 | £392,988 |
| 18 Williams Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £269,995 | 2019-06-28 | £372,688 |
CW11 3ET 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 197 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elworth CofE Primary School School Lane , Elworth CW11 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmingham CofE Primary School School Lane , Warmingham CW11 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Middlewich High School King Edward Street , CW10 9BU | 3out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Selkirk Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX | 4out of 4 | 5,168 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 | 3,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 5,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn | London Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| F B I Gymnasium (Closed) Stud Green House Stud Green House Dragons Lane | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Elworth Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.