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CW5 5EJ

Welsh Row

Nantwich North and West

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Overview

Postcode CW5 5EJ is located in an urban city, within the Nantwich North and West area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Nantwich South West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nantwich South West is £47,411 per year. The median sale price in Nantwich North and West is £240,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,500 and £327,500. The nearest station is Nantwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brookfield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Nantwich South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,682 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Nantwich South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Nantwich South West is £47,411 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW5 5EJ.

Flood risk

Low

Nantwich South West near CW5 5EJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Nantwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW5 5EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Nantwich

N/A

Walking directions to Nantwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW5 5EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrookfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Brookfield Park
0.5 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
6,997.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.68(+84%)
Public order
19.92(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.86(-1%)
Shoplifting
12.36(+114%)
Drugs
10.99(+182%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
94.16%
Other White
8
2.92%
Irish
7
2.55%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
39.04%
No qualifications
42
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
50.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
27.71%
Owns with a mortgage
24
14.46%
Other social rented
11
6.63%
Social rents from council
1
0.6%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Nantwich North and West

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £167K – £328K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Nantwich North and West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nantwich North and West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£441,500£334
Semi-Detached38£285,000£327
Terraced49£203,000£250
Flats32£125,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nantwich North and West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,000£108,750£181,750£182,500
2017£267,500£108,000£193,000£158,500
2018£280,000£122,375£205,000£158,000
2019£356,500£109,750£190,000£163,500
2020£295,250£112,750£214,625£180,000
2021£344,000£115,000£225,000£180,000
2022£370,000£125,000£254,000£183,000
2023£352,500£118,500£258,000£210,000
2024£350,500£122,500£270,000£190,000
2025£375,000£136,000£272,500£225,000
2026£446,000£125,000£285,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£180£193£201
2017£229£196£219£186
2018£240£201£203£196
2019£244£193£209£202
2020£260£179£215£218
2021£267£194£244£211
2022£319£208£262£228
2023£326£195£296£248
2024£308£201£291£242
2025£351£211£284£262
2026£327£209£348£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 5EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 5EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202636, Second Wood Street, Nantwich, CW5 5EQTerracedFreehold£92,500
13 Oct 202536, Second Wood Street, Nantwich, CW5 5EQTerracedFreehold£65,000
23 Jun 2025Stable Cottage, Second Wood Street, Nantwich, CW5 5EQDetachedFreehold£235,000
30 May 20251, St Annes Court, Nantwich, CW5 5GPTerracedLeasehold£242,500
22 May 2025First Floor And Second Floor, 14 - 18, Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5EDOtherFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the CW5 5EJ postcode area, located within Nantwich South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CW5 5EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryNantwich Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMillfields Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondaryMalbank School and Sixth Form CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW5 5EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW5 5EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 mi1st StopBeam Street, Cheshire East, CW5 5NAWalking directions to 1st Stop
0.3 miM&S FoodhallBeam Street, Nantwich, CW5 5LYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miMorrisonsStation Road, Nantwich, CW5 5SPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miArnold Street Convenience StoreArnold Street, Cheshire East, CW5 5QBWalking directions to Arnold Street Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily23 Meeanee Drive, Nantwich, CW5 5JGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW5 5EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Burton

Nantwich North and West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Arthur Moran

Nantwich North and West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
ParishNantwichE04013198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nantwich South WestE02003839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 050FE01033373
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW5 5EJ

Is CW5 5EJ (Nantwich South West) safe?

The area around CW5 5EJ records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW5 5EJ?

The median sale price around CW5 5EJ in Nantwich North and West is £240,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW5 5EJ?

There are 8 schools close to CW5 5EJ, including Nantwich Primary Academy (Good), Millfields Primary Academy (Good) and Malbank School and Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW5 5EJ?

The closest station to CW5 5EJ is Nantwich, about 708 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW5 5EJ?

CW5 5EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW5 5EJ (Nantwich South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW5 5EJ is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anna Burton (Labour Party) and Arthur Moran (Independent).