CW5 5AG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nantwich North and West ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
The people who live in CW5 5AG are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00093106 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW5 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW5 5AG.
296
44
£ 41,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW5 5AG 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
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CW5 5AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 5AG. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW5 5AG is above average at 98 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
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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 Bargains0.1 km
- Boots0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Malbank Hotel0.1 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Civic Hall0.1 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CW5 Burger0.1 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Basmati0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- The Market Plaice0.1 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.2 km
- Coco's0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.5 km
- Crewe6.5 km
- Wrenbury7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Frog & Ferret0.1 km
- Water Lode0.1 km
- Swine Market0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55AG · Data under Open Government Licence