Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW5 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW5 5BS.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CW5 5BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CW5 5BS combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW5 5BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Snow Hill in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Bunbury ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00184644 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5BS. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CW5 5BS has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils0.5 km
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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Highfields Academy

Good239 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km
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Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding172 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Fruitition0.7 km
  • Real Raw Milk0.7 km
  • Welch's Eggs0.7 km
  • B&M Bargains0.6 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bowling Green0.8 km
  • Malbank Hotel0.6 km
  • Boot and Shoe Inn0.9 km
  • Civic Hall0.7 km
  • Nantwich Conservative Club0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Cafe Cortado0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • CW5 Burger0.6 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.7 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • The Market Plaice0.7 km
  • CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.9 km
  • Coco's0.9 km
  • Coral Reef0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich1.2 km
  • Crewe6.7 km
  • Wrenbury7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Malbank School & 6th Form0.3 km
  • Malbank School & 6th Form0.3 km
  • Malbank School & 6th Form0.3 km
  • Malbank School & 6th Form0.3 km
  • Malbank School & 6th Form0.3 km