CW5 is a postcode district in Cheshire East, North West, covering 966 active and 296 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CW5 (13%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CW5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CW5 are around £346k, up 19.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CW5 at 190 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CW5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CW5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CW5 postcode area.
33,177
46
£ 44,220 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW5 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £346k. Property prices are trending up 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sound and District Primary School
Wrenbury Primary School
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Weaver Primary School
Bridgemere CofE Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Brine Leas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alvaston Hall Hotel
- Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- BOOST
- The Talbot
- Le Chic Cafe
- 34 Pepper Street
- Aroi Thai
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Basmati
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE
- Coco's
- Coral Reef
- Domino's Pizza
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- ABC Leisure
- B & M Retailer Ltd
- B&M Bargains
- Boots
- Brookshaws
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bench Bistro Bar
- Boot and Shoe Inn
- Bowling Green
- Civic Hall
- Crewe Vagrants Sports Club
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Food
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food
- Morrisons
- Sainsbury's
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Area Profile: CW5 · Data under Open Government Licence