CW5 5BD is a mixed residential area on Pillory Street, 0.3km 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 5BD offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00093371 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILLORY STREET, CW5 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILLORY STREET, CW5 5BD.
314
55
£ 41,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CW5 5BD — 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 5BD. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5BD is moderate at 84 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Highfields Academy
Weaver Primary School
Brine Leas School
Pear Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.1 km
- Real Raw Milk0.3 km
- Welch's Eggs0.3 km
- B&M Bargains0.2 km
- Boots0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Malbank Hotel0.2 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Civic Hall0.3 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CW5 Burger0.2 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.2 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- The Market Plaice0.3 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.2 km
- Coco's0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.4 km
- Crewe6.5 km
- Wrenbury7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Water Lode0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Frog & Ferret0.2 km
- Swine Market0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55BD · Data under Open Government Licence