CW5 5AP is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW5 5AP has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00093106 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW5 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW5 5AP.
296
44
£ 41,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CW5 5AP has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5AP. The average age is 44.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5AP is moderate at 89 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- Fruitition0.2 km
- Real Raw Milk0.2 km
- Welch's Eggs0.2 km
- B&M Bargains0.0 km
- Boots0.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.3 km
- Malbank Hotel0.0 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.3 km
- Civic Hall0.2 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CW5 Burger0.0 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.2 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- The Market Plaice0.2 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.3 km
- Coco's0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.6 km
- Crewe6.5 km
- Wrenbury7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Frog & Ferret0.0 km
- Swine Market0.0 km
- Water Lode0.1 km
- Wyche Primary School0.2 km
- Wyche Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55AP · Data under Open Government Licence