CW5 5BH is a mixed residential area on Love Lane, 0.4km from Wyche House Bank in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich South and Stapeley ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For families considering a move, CW5 5BH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00093372 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVE LANE, CW5 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVE LANE, CW5 5BH.
276
50
£ 41,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CW5 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 39.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5BH. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 119,500
4 sales · Mean £ 116,000
Semi-Detached
£ 201,000
1 sales · Mean £ 201,000
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5BH is above average at 104 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
Weaver Primary School
Highfields Academy
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 Bargains0.3 km
- Boots0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.3 km
- Malbank Hotel0.3 km
- The Rifleman0.8 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Civic Hall0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- CW5 Burger0.3 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.3 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 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 Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.3 km
- Crewe6.5 km
- Wrenbury7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Nantwich Rail Station0.3 km
- Water Lode0.3 km
- Frog & Ferret0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55BH · Data under Open Government Licence