Moss Lane is in Elworth, Sandbach and in Congleton district. CW11 3JW is located in the Sandbach Elworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moss Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 3GW, CW11 3GN, CW11 3JJ, CW11 3JN, CW11 3JP, CW11 3JD, CW11 3JG, CW11 3GD, CW11 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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% | 23.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 56.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 53.2% | 58.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 3JW this area, 7.2% 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 7.2% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 1.9% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 49.3% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 97.1% | 91.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Moss Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 238th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Moss Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £840,000 | 2023-01-06 | £920,640 |
| 40 Moss Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2022-12-05 | £954,474 |
| 44 Moss Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £770,000 | 2022-03-29 | £908,418 |
| 19 Moss Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-01-28 | £323,991 |
| 22 Moss Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-12-03 | £457,168 |
CW11 3JW 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 743 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmingham CofE Primary School School Lane , Warmingham CW11 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,503 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 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 4,410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 343 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | London Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San San | 1 Station View, London Road | 244 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar | 29 New Street | 353 yd | |
| Harleys Take Away | 10 Moston Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 216 Middlewich Road | 922 yd | |
| Co-operative | Lawton Way | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elworth Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Elworth Ce Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Body Power Fitness MOSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| F B I Gymnasium (Closed) Stud Green House Stud Green House Dragons Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.