CW5 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.4km from Wyche House Bank in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CW5 5BX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00093115 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, CW5 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, CW5 5BX.
274
48
£ 41,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CW5 5BX has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5BX. The average age is 48.3. 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
£ 99,000
20 sales · Mean £ 98,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5BX is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Nantwich Primary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Weaver Primary School
Brine Leas School
Highfields Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.4 km
- Real Raw Milk0.7 km
- Welch's Eggs0.7 km
- B&M Bargains0.5 km
- Boots0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bowling Green0.7 km
- Malbank Hotel0.6 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.6 km
- Civic Hall0.7 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- CW5 Burger0.5 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.4 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.5 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Basmati0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- The Market Plaice0.7 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.6 km
- Coco's0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.6 km
- Wrenbury6.8 km
- Crewe7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Millfields0.0 km
- Millfields0.0 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- Cope Avenue0.3 km
- Cope Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55BX · Data under Open Government Licence