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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 high crime levels, with around 96 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
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
55.48(+49%)
Public order
12.42(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.89(-52%)
Drugs
6.92(+83%)
Other theft
6.21(-6%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 in Nantwich South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached20£365,000
Flats22£131,500
Semi-Detached39£268,000
Terraced37£225,000

10 years median price trend in Nantwich South West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.