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CW5 6HS

Willowbank

Nantwich North and West

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Detailed insights for CW5 6HS

Overview

Postcode CW5 6HS 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 North East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nantwich North East is £42,354 per year. The median sale price in Nantwich North and West is £240,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,500 and £330,750. The nearest station is Nantwich, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Barony.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Nantwich North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,960 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Nantwich North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Nantwich North East is £42,354 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW5 6HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Nantwich North East near CW5 6HS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW5 6HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Nantwich

N/A

Walking directions to Nantwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW5 6HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe BaronyLargeWalking directions to The Barony
0.2 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
2,762.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
44.23(+665%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.98(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.49(-25%)
Public order
13.49(+33%)
Other theft
11.99(+82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
95.2%
Chinese
5
2.18%
Other White
2
0.87%
Other Asian
1
0.44%
Caribbean
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
40.8%
No qualifications
30
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
48
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Nantwich North and West

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £279
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £331K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £279 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
Detached32£422,000£322
Semi-Detached39£295,000£323
Terraced45£203,000£249
Flats28£125,000£216

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£270,000£225,000
2026£442,500£122,500£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£286£262
2026£321£210£346£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 6HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 6HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026104, Birchin Lane, Nantwich, CW5 6ESDetachedFreehold£311,500
21 Aug 202516, Whitehouse Lane, Nantwich, CW5 6HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
14 May 202632, Birchwood Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
09 Oct 20254, Birchwood Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
28 Nov 20252, Heathfield Close, Nantwich, CW5 6ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the CW5 6HS postcode area, located within Nantwich North East, there are 5 primary and 1 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 6HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHighfields AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryNantwich Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryKingsbourne AcademyFree schools
Unrated

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW5 6HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW5 6HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHobson's ChoiceBarony Road, Cheshire East, CW5 5QLWalking directions to Hobson's Choice
0.3 miArnold Street Convenience StoreArnold Street, Cheshire East, CW5 5QBWalking directions to Arnold Street Convenience Store
0.4 miM&S FoodhallBeam Street, Nantwich, CW5 5LYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miSainsbury'sMiddlewich Road, Nantwich, CW5 6PHWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 6HS, 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 North EastE02003836
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 047CE01018455
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CW5 6HS

Is CW5 6HS (Nantwich North East) safe?

The area around CW5 6HS records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW5 6HS?

The median sale price around CW5 6HS in Nantwich North and West is £240,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW5 6HS?

There are 6 schools close to CW5 6HS, including Highfields Academy (Good), Nantwich Primary Academy (Good) and Kingsbourne Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW5 6HS?

The closest station to CW5 6HS is Nantwich, about 1,092 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW5 6HS?

CW5 6HS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW5 6HS (Nantwich North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW5 6HS 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).