CW5 5EG is a mixed residential area on First Wood Street, 0.1km from Snow Hill in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For families considering a move, CW5 5EG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00174377 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRST WOOD STREET, CW5 5EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRST WOOD STREET, CW5 5EG.
279
55
£ 41,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CW5 5EG is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 55).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5EG. The average age is 55.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 116,666
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5EG is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nantwich Primary Academy
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Highfields Academy
Weaver Primary School
Brine Leas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.3 km
- Real Raw Milk0.3 km
- Welch's Eggs0.3 km
- B&M Bargains0.1 km
- Boots0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.4 km
- Malbank Hotel0.2 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.5 km
- Civic Hall0.3 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- CW5 Burger0.2 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.3 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.1 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- The Market Plaice0.3 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.5 km
- Coco's0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.7 km
- Crewe6.6 km
- Wrenbury7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Water Lode0.2 km
- Swine Market0.2 km
- Frog & Ferret0.2 km
- Wyche Primary School0.2 km
- Wyche Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55EG · Data under Open Government Licence