Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

DAMSON DRIVE, CW5 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMSON DRIVE, CW5 5AF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW5 5AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW5 5AF's 67% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

CW5 5AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Damson Drive, 0.6km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich South and Stapeley ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00093374 (shared with 12 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 5AF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 213,333

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

CW5 5AF has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences137
Public order32
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Weaver Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Brine Leas School

Good1414 pupils0.8 km
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Pear Tree Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields Academy

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Fruitition0.5 km
  • Real Raw Milk0.5 km
  • Welch's Eggs0.5 km
  • B&M Bargains0.6 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bowling Green0.4 km
  • Malbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The Rifleman0.9 km
  • Boot and Shoe Inn0.3 km
  • Civic Hall0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • CW5 Burger0.6 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.5 km
  • Kennedys American Diner0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Basmati0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • The Market Plaice0.5 km
  • CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.3 km
  • Coco's0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich0.2 km
  • Crewe6.3 km
  • Wrenbury7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Station View0.1 km
  • Station View0.1 km
  • Nantwich Rail Station0.2 km
  • Nantwich Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km