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Sandbach, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sandbach is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,976. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,976 Population 4,353/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,059 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$374,763 home value, $1,301/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,976
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density4,353/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,059
Per Capita$52,059
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$374,763
Rent$1,301
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units7,190

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+54.4%

Community

Population17,976
Population Density4,353 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates53.1452°, -2.3625°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$52,059
Median Age45.5 years

About Sandbach

Sandbach is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,976. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sandbach has a population of 17,976 with a density of 4,353 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (4.9%), with 2.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.3% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

17,976
Total Population
4,353
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above United Kingdom avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.3%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Sandbach vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sandbach is $52,059, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,059 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,001, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,636 business establishments. 35.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sandbach vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,059
31% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,059
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,636

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home35.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sandbach is $374,763, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,301 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,190 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$374,763
33% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,301
12% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units7,190

Property Tax

Climate in Sandbach

Sandbach has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Sandbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density4,353/sq mi
Coordinates53.1452°N, 2.3625°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 71 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 138 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 102 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 38 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 106 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 109 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 120 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 48 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 44 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 34 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 39 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Sandbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% above the national average of 33.7%. 54.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
11% above United Kingdom avg
High School+54.4%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4,353/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home35.2%

Schools in Sandbach

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's CofE Academy - - - -
Sandbach School - - - -
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College - - - -
Offley Primary Academy - - - -
Elworth Hall Primary School - - - -
Warmingham CofE Primary School - - - -
Elworth CE Primary School - - - -
Sandbach Primary Academy - - - -
Wheelock Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sandbach

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sandbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apedale Heritage Centre
Apedale Heritage Centre
Avro Heritage Museum
Bicycle Museum
Brampton Museum
Brampton Museum
Congleton Museum
Crewe Heritage Centre
Englesea Brook Museum of Methodism
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Knutsford Heritage Centre
Lion Salt Works
Lymm Heritage Centre
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Middleport Pottery
Middleport Pottery
Mining Museum
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Nantwich Museum
Paradise Mill
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Raven Mason Collection
Raven Mason Collection
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
The Dudson Museum
The Dudson Museum
V&A Wedgwood Collection
V&A Wedgwood Collection
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse
West Park Museum

Libraries in Sandbach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderley Edge Library0.0
Alsager Library0.0
Altrincham Library0.0
Audley Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Biddulph Library0.0
Bramhall Library0.0
Cheadle Hulme Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
City Central Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Congleton Library0.0
Crewe Library0.0
Forum Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Great Moor Library0.0
Hale Library0.0
Handforth Library0.0
Haywood Community Library0.0
Hazel Grove Library0.0
Heald Green Library0.0
Holmes Chapel Library0.0
Keele University Library0.0
Kidsgrove Library0.0
Knutsford Library0.0
Library Core0.0
Longton Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Macclesfield Library0.0
Market Drayton Library0.0
Middlewich Library0.0
Nantwich Library0.0
Newcastle Library0.0
Northwich Library0.0
Poynton Library0.0
Prestbury Library0.0
Sandbach Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stone Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Wharton Library0.0
Wilmslow Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sandbach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altrincham Market
Chelford Carboot
Hanley Indoor Market
Indoor market
Knutsford Market
Little Orange
Longton Market
Longton Market
Market Hall
Nantwich Market
Northwich Indoor Market
Stoke Indoor Market
Tuesday Market
Tuesday Market
Tunstall Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Winsford Indoor Market

Hotels in Sandbach

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chimney House Hotel

Restaurants in Sandbach

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barchetta Restaurant
Canton Kitchen
Casa Mia Ristorante
Cubar
Dragon City
Eastern Spices
Ganges
K2H Creative Indian Kitchen
Kan's Oriental Restaurant
Kiki’s Table
La Casa Vecchia
Noughts & Crosses
Olive Spice
Park Lane Armenian Selection
Phanthong Thai
Shampaan
Swan Lake
The Laurel
The Orient

Cafes in Sandbach

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Glaze
Chatwins
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa Drive Thru
Costa Drive Thru
Fresh Food Café
Jenny's Tea Shop
Lakemore Farm Park Coffee Shop
Little Legs
Malkins Bank
Sally's Cafe
The Black Cat Coffee House
The Cafe on the Square
The House
Waitrose Cafe
Wheelock Hall Farm Tea Room

Dentists in Sandbach

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cottage Dental
Crown Bank Dental

Veterinaries in Sandbach

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CheshirePet Veterinary Clinic
County Vets
Eden vets

Train Stations in Sandbach

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandbach

Gas Stations in Sandbach

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arclid Garage
Asda
BP
BP

Banks in Sandbach

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Sandbach

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Train

Golf Courses in Sandbach

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malkins Bank Golf Course
Sandbach Golf Club

Breweries in Sandbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Beartown Brewery
Dunham Massey Brewery
Lymestone Brewery
Storm Brewing Co Ltd
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Titanic Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sandbach

TeamLeagueDivision
bet365 Stadium
Lyme Valley Stadium
Vale Park

Ski Resorts Near Sandbach

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sandbach

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sandbach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sandbach Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sandbach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Burslem Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandbach

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Elworth Methodist Church
Light & Life
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Sandbach Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Sandbach Heath Methodist Church
Sandbach Methodist Church
St John the Evangelist
St Leonard's Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Peter's Church
The Church on Ettiley Heath
Wheelock Congregational Church
Wheelock Heath Baptist Church
Winterley Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandbach

What is the population of Sandbach?

Sandbach has a population of 17,976 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,353 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Sandbach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,059, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $374,763 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,301 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sandbach?

Sandbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sandbach?

Sandbach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,001. There are 1,636 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sandbach?

The median home value in Sandbach is $374,763. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,301. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Sandbach?

37.6% of adults in Sandbach hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 54.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Sandbach?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sandbach is 4.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian. 95.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.7% of residents have a disability.

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