Postcode insights

CW5 5NQ

School Lane

Nantwich North and West

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Detailed insights for CW5 5NQ

Overview

Postcode CW5 5NQ is located in an urban city, within the Nantwich North and West ward 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 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 large park is The Barony.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Nantwich South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% 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

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% 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 5NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Nantwich South West near CW5 5NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 5NQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Nantwich

N/A

Walking directions to Nantwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW5 5NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe BaronyLargeWalking directions to The Barony
0.2 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,272 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
273
91%
Other White
14
4.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1%
Chinese
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
37.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.81%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
39.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
33.33%
Owns outright
20
13.07%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.54%
Social rents from council
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Nantwich North and West

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £320K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Nantwich North and West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached26£403,000£355
Semi-Detached41£290,000£298
Terraced47£225,000£267
Flats27£126,000£219

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£390,625£133,000£270,000£225,000
2026£419,000£125,000£285,000£210,000
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£353£210£286£262
2026£318£210£354£284
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 5NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 5NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20252, School Lane, Nantwich, CW5 5NQTerracedFreehold£50,000
08 May 20268, Thomas Row, Nantwich, CW5 5LGTerracedFreehold£156,000
01 Aug 20252, Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 5PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
19 Feb 202522, Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 5PSTerracedFreehold£247,000
19 Dec 202513, Malbank, Nantwich, CW5 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW5 5NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNantwich Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHighfields AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMillfields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW5 5NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW5 5NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miArnold Street Convenience StoreArnold Street, Cheshire East, CW5 5QBWalking directions to Arnold Street Convenience Store
0.1 miM&S FoodhallBeam Street, Nantwich, CW5 5LYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 mi1st StopBeam Street, Cheshire East, CW5 5NAWalking directions to 1st Stop
0.3 miHobson's ChoiceBarony Road, Cheshire East, CW5 5QLWalking directions to Hobson's Choice
0.4 miMorrisonsStation Road, Nantwich, CW5 5SPWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

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 5NQ, 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 5NQ

Is CW5 5NQ (Nantwich South West) safe?

The area around CW5 5NQ 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 5NQ?

The median sale price around CW5 5NQ in Nantwich South West is £245,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW5 5NQ?

There are 9 schools close to CW5 5NQ, including Nantwich Primary Academy (Good), Highfields Academy (Good) and Millfields Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW5 5NQ?

The closest station to CW5 5NQ is Nantwich, about 712 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW5 5NQ?

CW5 5NQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW5 5NQ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.