Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, CW11 4HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW11 4HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	50.7%	-3.3%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46%	49.3%	3.3%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 4HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	18.7%	29.1%	10.4%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	55.1%	-7.9%	44.2%	10.9%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.1%	7.5%	2.4%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.8%	7.5%	-2.3%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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 (85.6%) 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	40.3%	53%	12.7%	48.4%	4.6%
Good health	35.4%	32.6%	-2.8%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	18.6%	11.2%	-7.4%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 4HW this area, 9.1% 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 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.9%	9.1%	-11.8%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	5.7%	-1.1%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	17%	2.1%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	6.8%	-0.4%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	14.3%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	43.8%	10.6%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	6%	3.4%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	97.7%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	98.9%	96.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Coldmoss Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coldmoss Drive was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Coldmoss Drive has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CW11 4HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Coldmoss Drive are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Congleton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, CW11 4HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW11 4HW

Average Price
£280,920

Semi-Detached
£276,563

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£324,493

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coldmoss Drive

Average Price
£331,033

Semi-Detached
£326,594

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,612

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coldmoss DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2026-04-24	£235,000
10 Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2026-02-26	£268,435
27 Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£307,500	2026-01-23	£306,380
19 Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-03-06	£317,250
22 Coldmoss Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-12-02	£257,347

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW11 4HW

Employment

CW11 4HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CW11 4HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	24
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Construction	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandbach Community Primary School Crewe Road , CW11 4NS	- not rated	1,244 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbach Primary Academy Crewe Road , CW11 4NS	- not rated	1,244 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Academy Heath Road , CW11 2LE	1out of 4	1,385 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Heath Road , CW11 2LE	- not rated	1,386 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wheelock Primary School Crewe Road , Wheelock CW11 3RT	- not rated	1,410 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS	- not rated	1,439 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Middlewich Road , CW11 3NT	3out of 4	1,812 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Middlewich Road , CW11 3NT	- not rated	1,812 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR	3out of 4	5,226 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR	- not rated	5,226 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lodge AP Sandbach House, 36 Crewe Road , CW11 4NE	- not rated	1,238 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandbach School Crewe Road , CW11 3NS	- not rated	1,439 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Norfolk House School 120 Congleton Road , CW11 1HF	- not rated	1,650 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheshire Hall School Congleton Road , Cheshire CW11 4TF	- not rated	2,602 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cubar	45 High Street	973 yd
Jenny's Tea Shop	42 High Street	1,032 yd
Creative Indian Kitchen	3-4 Georges Walk, High Street	1,032 yd
The Cobbles	34 High Street	1,051 yd
Miola	Abbeyfields	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Malkins Bank Golf Club	Betchton Road	889 yd
Old Hall	Old Hall Hotel, High Street	973 yd
George Inn	39 High Street	973 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Top of the Hill Chip Shop	74 The Hill		651 yd
The Cod Father	31 High Street		1,074 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	33/35 High Street		973 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose, Flat Lane		1,030 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hassall Road LEA CLOSE	grass pitches	477 yd
Newall Avenue OAKES CLOSE	grass pitches	975 yd
Malkins Bank Golf Course BETCHTON ROAD	golf	1,052 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.84 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.84 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CW11 4HW