Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

PILLORY STREET, CW5 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILLORY STREET, CW5 5BZ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW5 5BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CW5 5BZ — age 55, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CW5 5BZ is a mixed residential area on Pillory Street, 0.3km from Nantwich in Nantwich. Administratively it sits within Nantwich South and Stapeley ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00093371 (shared with 43 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 5BZ. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 168,000

2 sales · Mean £ 168,000

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

Crime around CW5 5BZ is above average at 104 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 offences195
Public order46
Anti-social behaviour34
Drugs30
Shoplifting30

school Local Schools

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Nantwich Primary Academy

Good176 pupils0.5 km
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Millfields Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Good1145 pupils0.9 km
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Highfields Academy

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Weaver Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Brine Leas School

Good1414 pupils1.2 km
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Pear Tree Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

13 nearby
  • Bowling Green0.2 km
  • Malbank Hotel0.3 km
  • Boot and Shoe Inn0.1 km
  • Civic Hall0.3 km
  • Nantwich Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • CW5 Burger0.2 km
  • Ginger & Pickles0.1 km
  • Kennedys American Diner0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Basmati0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • The Market Plaice0.3 km
  • CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.1 km
  • Coco's0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nantwich0.3 km
  • Crewe6.5 km
  • Wrenbury7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Water Lode0.2 km
  • Frog & Ferret0.2 km
  • Swine Market0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km