CW5 5DE is a mixed residential area on Churchyardside, 0.2km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CW5 5DE is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00093106 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHYARDSIDE, CW5 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHYARDSIDE, CW5 5DE.
296
44
£ 41,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5DE 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
With 44% social renting, CW5 5DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5DE. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5DE is moderate at 83 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
Highfields Academy
Weaver Primary School
Brine Leas School
Pear Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.1 km
- Real Raw Milk0.1 km
- Welch's Eggs0.1 km
- B&M Bargains0.2 km
- Boots0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Malbank Hotel0.1 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Civic Hall0.1 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CW5 Burger0.1 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.2 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- The Market Plaice0.1 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.2 km
- Coco's0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.5 km
- Crewe6.4 km
- Wrenbury7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Frog & Ferret0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Swine Market0.2 km
- Water Lode0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55DE · Data under Open Government Licence