Sandy Way is in Winsford and in Vale Royal district. CW7 2GL is located in the Winsford Over & Verdin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eddisbury. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Way, Winsford, CW7 2GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW7 2GG, CW7 2GJ, CW7 2JU, CW7 2JT, CW7 2RF, CW7 2JX, CW7 2RE, CW7 2RQ, CW7 2GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW7 2GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 CW7 2GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 36.7% | 44% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 43.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.6% | 47.9% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 40.6% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 CW7 2GL this area, 8.8% 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 | 25.8% | 8.8% | -17.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 25.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 32.1% | 16.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Way was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Winsford Over & Verdin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Winsford Over & Verdin and the 430th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sandy Way, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-07-21 | £321,798 |
| 8 Sandy Way, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-10-31 | £368,681 |
| 7 Sandy Way, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-09 | £324,777 |
| 17 Sandy Way, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-28 | £441,506 |
| 17 Sandy Way, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2016-09-30 | £378,712 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 72 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak View Academy Whitby's Lane , Over CW7 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Woodford Lane , CW7 2JS | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School Delamere Street , CW7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Brindley Avenue , CW7 2EG | 1out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Hall Community School Ludlow Close , CW7 1LX | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winsford Academy Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Montgomery Way , CW7 1NU | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebden Green Community School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortysevens Winsford | 7 Delamere Street | 308 yd | |
| The Balti | Balti Cottage Indian Take Away Over Square | 317 yd | |
| Delamere Sandwich Shop | 94A Delamere Street | 318 yd | |
| The Electric Church | The Electric Church, Birtwistle Buildings Over Square | 323 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | The Gate Inn Delamere Street | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon Hotel | George And Dragon Delamere Street | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Fast Foods | 1 Woodford Lane | 247 yd | |
| Winsford Fish & Chips | 6 - 8 Woodford Lane | 300 yd | |
| New Golden Chef Chinese takeaway | 92 Delamere Street | 315 yd | |
| Winsford Kebab House | 94 Delamere Street | 316 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 18 Delamere Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Delamere Street | 373 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldi Dene Drive | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School WOODFORD LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Oak View Academy WHITBYS LANE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Oaklands School MONTGOMERY WAY | 583 yd | |
| Over Hall Community School LUDLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Winsford Bmx Track QUANTOCK CLOSE | cycling | 789 yd |
| The Verdin Exchange GRANGE YARD GRANGE YARD GRANGE LANE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Winsford E-Act Academy (Closed) Grange Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Winsford Youth & Community Forum NIXON DRIVE | 988 yd | |
| Woodford Lodge Sports Centre (Closed) Woodford Lane West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Winsford Academy GRANGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 994 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.