Back Lane Arclid, Cheshire East
41 addresses across 5 postcodes (CW11), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 9100054.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £575,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 3, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sandbach, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashfields Primary Care Centre, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £635,000 | £635,000 | £635,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | WILDBLOODS CW11 2UN | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | GREENBANK FARM CW11 2UN | Other | £1,065,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Nov 2024 | HOLLY BUSH BARN CW11 2UN | Other | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2022 | ADORAN CW11 2UN | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | BANK FARM CW11 2UN | Other | £900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2020 | HOLLY BUSH BARN CW11 2UN | Detached | £635,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2020 | ADORAN CW11 2UN | Other | £600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2016 | WILDBLOODS CW11 2UN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2012 | ILLENDALE CW11 2UN | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2002 | BROOMCROFT CW11 2UN | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | GREENBANK FARM CW11 2UN | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | ILLENDALE CW11 2UN | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | ILLENDALE CW11 2UN | Detached | £155,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 163 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (2); 2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
- Barn 1, Rue Moss Hall Barns, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Barn 2, Rue Moss Hall Barns, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Broomcroft, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Broomcroft Barn, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Ferndale, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Greenfield Farm, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Holly Bush Barn, Back Lane, Smallwood
- Rue Moss Farm, Ruemoss, Smallwood
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band F (23% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Womens Land Army hostel, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW11 2UN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CW11 2UL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW11 2UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW11 2XQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CW11 2UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 71 m and 81 m above sea level (78 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW11 2UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW11 2UL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CW11 2UN | 100% | 47% | 47% | 0% |
| CW11 2UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW11 2XQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Holmes Chapel 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pear Tree Farm Smallwood | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Sandbach South Parking | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ashfields Primary Care Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Chemist Counter Direct | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Heath Road (Dental Surgery) | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sandbach Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | BP - Sandbach MSA Northbound Cashzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 500 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Jodrell Bank Observatory, a World Heritage Site, 9.5 km (5.9 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhouse Moss | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Arclid Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Taxmere | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Dean Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Bag Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Bottomless Mere | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 41 |
13 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples & Pears Day Nursery & Banana (Out of Hours) Club CW11 2UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cheshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CW11 2UN: 33 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- CW11 2UL: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- CW11 2UG: 2 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- CW11 2XQ: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- CW11 2UQ: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in CW11 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.