With black and white timber-framed buildings, thatched pubs and a historic cobbled square, it's no surprise that Sandbach is considered one of Cheshire's most attractive town centres.
And while it boasts some of the county's oldest and most significant historic buildings and landmarks, its location right next to the M6 has made it a town in high demand as a place to live.
Combine that with an array of "thriving" hospitality venues, an award-winning artisan deli, top-rated schools, a town park, mainline train station and a large Waitrose, have seen house prices shoot up over the past three years.
In 2021 it was named in the top ten most in-demand areas to live in the UK according to Rightmove. For those who live in the town, off junction 17 of the M6 in Cheshire, it's the fact there's "something for everyone" that makes it such a great place to be, reports Cheshire Live. Read more: The village in a valley that's frozen in time and well worth a drive from Manchester Having gained the market charter in the 16th century, Sandbach has long been known for its Thursday market which used to spread out across Sandbach Common and attract visitors from across the UK.