Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW5 5EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

296

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW5 5EA 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CW5 5EA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CW5 5EA is a mixed residential area located 0.1km 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 5EA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00093106 (shared with 44 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 5EA. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CW5 5EA is above average at 94 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 offences206
Public order37
Anti-social behaviour35
Drugs29
Shoplifting28

school Local Schools

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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils0.3 km
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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Highfields Academy

Good239 pupils1.1 km
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Weaver Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Brine Leas School

Good1414 pupils1.4 km
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Pear Tree Primary School

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Fruitition0.2 km
  • Real Raw Milk0.3 km
  • Welch's Eggs0.3 km
  • B&M Bargains0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bowling Green0.4 km
  • Malbank Hotel0.2 km
  • Boot and Shoe Inn0.4 km
  • Civic Hall0.3 km
  • Nantwich Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • CW5 Burger0.2 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.2 km
  • Kennedys American Diner0.1 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Basmati0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • The Market Plaice0.3 km
  • CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.4 km
  • Coco's0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich0.6 km
  • Crewe6.6 km
  • Wrenbury7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Lode0.1 km
  • Swine Market0.1 km
  • Frog & Ferret0.1 km
  • Wyche Primary School0.3 km
  • Wyche Primary School0.3 km