CW5 5DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kings Lane, 0.3km 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 5DS 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CW5 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00174377 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS LANE, CW5 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS LANE, CW5 5DS.
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 5DS is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW5 5DS. 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
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)
CW5 5DS has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Nantwich Primary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Highfields Academy
Weaver Primary School
Acton Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Fruitition0.5 km
- Real Raw Milk0.7 km
- Welch's Eggs0.7 km
- B&M Bargains0.5 km
- Boots0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bowling Green0.8 km
- Malbank Hotel0.6 km
- Boot and Shoe Inn0.8 km
- Civic Hall0.7 km
- Nantwich Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Aroma Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- CW5 Burger0.5 km
- Ginger & Pickles0.5 km
- Kennedys American Diner0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Basmati0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- The Market Plaice0.7 km
- CHOP SUEY HOUSE0.7 km
- Coco's0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nantwich0.9 km
- Wrenbury7.0 km
- Crewe7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oddfellow Arms0.1 km
- Oddfellow Arms0.1 km
- Malbank School0.2 km
- Malbank School & 6th Form0.2 km
- Malbank School & 6th Form0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW55DS · Data under Open Government Licence