Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WELSH ROW, CW5 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSH ROW, CW5 5EJ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CW5 5EJ 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).

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

CW5 5EJ is a mixed residential area on Welsh Row, 0.1km from Wyche House Bank in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For families considering a move, CW5 5EJ 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 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00174377 (shared with 13 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 5EJ. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around CW5 5EJ is moderate at 88 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.

Violence and sexual offences192
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order32
Drugs28
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils0.3 km
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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields Academy

Good239 pupils1.2 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

17 nearby
  • Fruitition0.3 km
  • Real Raw Milk0.4 km
  • Welch's Eggs0.4 km
  • B&M Bargains0.2 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bowling Green0.5 km
  • Malbank Hotel0.3 km
  • Boot and Shoe Inn0.5 km
  • Civic Hall0.4 km
  • Nantwich Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • CW5 Burger0.3 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.3 km
  • Kennedys American Diner0.2 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Basmati0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • The Market Plaice0.4 km
  • CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.5 km
  • Coco's0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich0.7 km
  • Crewe6.7 km
  • Wrenbury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Oddfellow Arms0.2 km
  • Oddfellow Arms0.2 km
  • Water Lode0.2 km
  • Swine Market0.2 km
  • Frog & Ferret0.2 km