Chapel Street is in Wheelock, Sandbach and in Cheshire East district. CW11 3RB 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Wheelock, Sandbach, CW11 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW11 3RT, CW11 3RR, CW11 4QD, CW11 3RJ, CW11 4RB, CW11 3GP, CW11 3RA, CW11 4SL, CW11 3RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW11 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 40.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 4.6% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 12.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% higher than the Sandbach Elworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sandbach Elworth and the 411th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chapel Street, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-07-29 | £189,720 |
CW11 3RB 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4PY | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth CofE Primary School School Lane , Elworth CW11 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Lawton Way , Elworth CW11 1TE | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offley Primary Academy Offley Road , CW11 1GY | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Middlewich Road , CW11 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 4,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampaan | 504 Crewe Road | 36 yd | |
| Barchetta | Wheelock Wharf, 464 Crewe Road | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Cheese | 466 Crewe Road | 36 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City Chinese Takeaway | 517 Crewe Road | 208 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelock Playing Field CREWE ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Forge Fields FORGE FIELDS | grass pitches | 601 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.