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Nantwich South West

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About

Nantwich South West sits just to the south-west of the town centre within Cheshire East. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of 19th‑ and 20th‑century housing arranged around short crescents and straight terraces. Local life is centred on small parades of shops, primary schools and a community centre, with a scattering of pocket parks and allotments used by residents. Footpaths and narrow lanes provide direct pedestrian routes into the town centre.

Road connections lead out to the main routes serving Nantwich and bus services run to Crewe and neighbouring villages. In the south‑west quarter a number of streets retain the tight, ordered layout that grew up alongside the town’s historic core, so short walks bring you to central streets and services. Everyday needs are met locally, while larger retail, rail links and cultural facilities in Nantwich town centre lie a short distance away.

Area overview

On average Nantwich South West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nantwich South West is £47,411 per year. There are 6 schools in Nantwich South West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Nantwich South West is home to around 7,084 people, with a population density of about 3,131.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nantwich South West Population
7,084
Population density
3,131.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.75(+52%)
Public order
13.98(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-40%)
Drugs
8.89(+128%)
Other theft
7.06(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,630
93.58%
Other White
200
2.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.69%
Irish
36
0.51%
Indian
34
0.48%
Total population: 7,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,169
35.79%
No qualifications
1,102
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
925
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
8.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,060

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,438
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
829
24.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
580
16.9%
Other social rented
392
11.43%
Social rents from council
87
2.54%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Nantwich South West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Nantwich South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nantwich South West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nantwich South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached42£267,500
Terraced40£222,750
Detached22£365,000
Flats22£147,500

10 years median price trend in Nantwich South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich South West.

All postcodes in Nantwich South West

CW55AR

High Street

CW57QE

Bridle Hey

CW57BT

Jubilee Terrace

CW57BN

Whitlow Avenue

CW57AP

The Pike

CW57BD

Weaverside

CW57BP

Cronkinson Avenue

CW55JU

Lea Drive

CW55JB

Dorfold Drive

CW55LX

Manor Road

CW55HB

Welsh Row

CW55EA

Weaver Bank

CW55UH

Lambert Crescent

CW55HP

Marsh Lane

CW57EF

Cronkinson Oak

CW55LH

Marsh Lane

CW55JJ

Queens Drive

CW55ES

Welsh Row

CW55EY

Welsh Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.