Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CANALSIDE CLOSE, CW5 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANALSIDE CLOSE, CW5 5BT.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW5 5BT 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CW5 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CW5 5BT is a safe, established residential area on Canalside Close, 0.1km from Newtown in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For serious buyers, CW5 5BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00174360 (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 5BT. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,750

6 sales · Mean £ 345,750

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

CW5 5BT has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils0.6 km
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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Weaver Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Brine Leas School

Good1414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Fruitition0.8 km
  • B&M Bargains0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Malbank Hotel1.0 km
  • Nantwich Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Cheshire Cat0.7 km
  • Wickstead Arms0.8 km
  • The Studio0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • CW5 Burger0.9 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.8 km
  • Kennedys American Diner0.8 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Basmati1.0 km
  • Coral Reef0.9 km
  • Pizza Parlour0.9 km
  • Spices0.9 km
  • The Vurrv Project0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich1.0 km
  • Wrenbury6.4 km
  • Crewe7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.3 km
  • Marsh Lane0.3 km
  • Cope Avenue0.4 km