Postcode insights

CW5 6RH

John Gresty Drive

Willaston and Rope

Interactive map showing CW5 6RH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CW5 6RH

Overview

Postcode CW5 6RH is located in an urban city, within the Willaston and Rope ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe South West & Wistaston area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year. The nearest station is Nantwich, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from CW5 6RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe South West & Wistaston near CW5 6RH 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
177
Population density
4,411 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.26(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-52%)
Public order
2.46(-76%)
Other theft
1.85(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
94.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.7%
Indian
2
1.14%
Caribbean
1
0.57%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
45.39%
Level 3 (A level)
24
17.02%
No qualifications
20
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 141

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
52.17%
Owns with a mortgage
26
37.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
7.25%
Other social rented
1
1.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.45%
Total households: 69

Property prices in Willaston and Rope

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £380K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Willaston and Rope 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 Willaston and Rope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£357,500£285
Semi-Detached27£228,000£256
Terraced8£172,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willaston and Rope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318,975£190,000£122,500
2017£262,475£168,500£143,500
2018£280,000£185,000£155,000
2019£299,950£190,000£125,000
2020£310,000£224,950£199,950
2021£329,950£237,475£158,250
2022£350,000£232,500£204,125
2023£363,500£250,000£180,000
2024£345,000£252,500£200,000
2025£350,000£240,000£180,000
2026£380,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£198£172
2017£221£201£197
2018£216£179£206
2019£236£229£169
2020£244£233£227
2021£254£244£226
2022£276£241£257
2023£274£272£260
2024£281£274£237
2025£287£252£236
2026£257£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willaston and Rope in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 6RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 6RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202512, John Gresty Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6RHDetachedFreehold£350,000
30 May 202510, John Gresty Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6RHDetachedFreehold£365,000
28 Mar 20251, John Gresty Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6RHDetachedFreehold£405,000
24 Apr 20252, Basset Close, Nantwich, CW5 6RJDetachedFreehold£405,000
14 Jan 202618, Holly Place, Nantwich, CW5 6NGDetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the CW5 6RH postcode area, located within Crewe South West & Wistaston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW5 6RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWillaston Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWistaston Church Lane AcademyAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miSecondaryShavington AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW5 6RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW5 6RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWillaston StoresTricketts Lane, Cheshire East, CW5 6PUWalking directions to Willaston Stores

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 6RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Allen Gage

Willaston and Rope - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
WardWillaston and RopeE05008654
ParishWillastonE04011024
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe South West & WistastonE02003835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 046BE01018491
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW5 6RH

Is CW5 6RH (Crewe South West & Wistaston) safe?

The area around CW5 6RH records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CW5 6RH?

The median sale price around CW5 6RH in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £300,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW5 6RH?

There are 3 schools close to CW5 6RH, including Willaston Primary Academy (Good), Wistaston Church Lane Academy (Good) and Shavington Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW5 6RH?

CW5 6RH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW5 6RH (Crewe South West & Wistaston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW5 6RH is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allen Gage (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.