Kestrel Walk is in Sandbach and in Cheshire East district. CW11 3JS is located in the Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, CW11 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 3JR, CW11 3JT, CW11 3JU, CW11 3JX, CW11 3HT, CW11 3PF, CW11 3JA, CW11 3AR, CW11 3PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW11 3JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 41.8% | 27.2% | -14.6% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 54.9% | 14.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 61.4% | 59.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 3JS this area, 6.3% 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 | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.8% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 29% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 40.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98% | 95.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Walk was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Walk has the 19th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-07-17 | £398,296 |
| 7 Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2017-09-08 | £320,325 |
| 5 Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £289,995 | 2017-03-31 | £435,987 |
| 3 Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £289,995 | 2016-04-21 | £442,051 |
| 1 Kestrel Walk, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £224,995 | 2015-08-28 | £359,467 |
CW11 3JS 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 913 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4PY | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmingham CofE Primary School School Lane , Warmingham CW11 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,414 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 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 5,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Cheshire Cledford House , Cledford Lane CW10 0JN | - not rated | 4,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Inn | Midland Inn, 5 New Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleys Take Away | 10 Moston Road | 345 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 49 Elworth Road | 725 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar | 29 New Street | 804 yd | |
| San San | 1 Station View, London Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 216 Middlewich Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Power Fitness MOSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Elworth Ce Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Elworth Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.