CW5 5AD is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich South and Stapeley ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW5 5AD offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00093371 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW5 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW5 5AD.
314
55
£ 41,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CW5 5AD — age 55, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5AD. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5AD is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nantwich Primary Academy
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Highfields Academy
Weaver Primary School
Brine Leas School
Pear Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.1 km
- Real Raw Milk0.2 km
- Welch's Eggs0.2 km
- B&M Bargains0.1 km
- Boots0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Malbank Hotel0.1 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Civic Hall0.2 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.0 km
- CW5 Burger0.1 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- The Market Plaice0.2 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.2 km
- Coco's0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.5 km
- Crewe6.5 km
- Wrenbury7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Water Lode0.1 km
- Frog & Ferret0.1 km
- Swine Market0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55AD · Data under Open Government Licence