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.
CW5 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW5 5BS.
365
34
£ 0 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Nantwich Primary Academy
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Highfields Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Acton Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CW55BS · Data under Open Government Licence