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CW5 8EZ

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Overview

Postcode CW5 8EZ is located in a rural village, within the Wrenbury area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury is £54,644 per year. The median sale price in Wrenbury is £455,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £302,500 and £541,000. The nearest station is Wrenbury, about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wrenbury Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,717 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury is £54,644 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW5 8EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury near CW5 8EZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrenbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW5 8EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wrenbury

N/A

Walking directions to Wrenbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW5 8EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWrenbury Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Wrenbury Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
529
Population density
425.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.85(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.48(+5%)
Other theft
3.32(-50%)
Public order
3.32(-67%)
Burglary
3.32(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
508
96.03%
Other Asian
3
0.57%
African
3
0.57%
Irish
3
0.57%
Other White
3
0.57%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
40%
Level 3 (A level)
69
16.05%
No qualifications
64
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 430

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
104
46.22%
Owns with a mortgage
64
28.44%
Other social rented
28
12.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.22%
Shared ownership
6
2.67%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Wrenbury

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £303K – £541K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Wrenbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,250 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrenbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£496,750£316
Terraced15£425,000£305
Semi-Detached18£294,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrenbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378,625£224,995£333,500
2017£334,995£226,995£335,000
2018£374,995£253,650£350,000
2019£359,998£244,000£350,000
2020£385,000£350,000£295,000
2021£404,998£280,000£266,750
2022£537,500£325,000£320,000
2023£510,000£308,250£430,000
2024£487,500£343,975£498,750
2025£465,000£305,000£400,000
2026£471,750£301,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£253£235
2017£253£225£227
2018£257£239£208
2019£259£231£220
2020£264£226£257
2021£273£239£263
2022£323£297£252
2023£315£247£321
2024£320£289£328
2025£313£246£301
2026£314£277£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrenbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 8EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW5 8EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Birchwood House, The Green, Nantwich, CW5 8EZDetachedFreehold£839,000
12 Jun 2026Yew Tree Lodge, New Road, Nantwich, CW5 8HFDetachedFreehold£510,000
10 Nov 2025Ridgeway, New Road, Nantwich, CW5 8HFDetachedFreehold£460,000
05 Mar 20264, The Green, Nantwich, CW5 8EYTerracedFreehold£270,000
23 Jan 20262, The Green, Nantwich, CW5 8EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the CW5 8EZ postcode area, located within Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CW5 8EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWrenbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW5 8EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW5 8EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWenbury Village StoresNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW5 8EWWalking directions to Wenbury Village Stores

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 8EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Pearson

Wrenbury - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Aphra Brandreth

Chester South and Eddisbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyChester South and EddisburyE14001164
WardWrenburyE05008660
ParishWrenbury cum FrithE04011030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Audlem, Bunbury & WrenburyE02003840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 051EE01018514
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW5 8EZ

Is CW5 8EZ (Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury) safe?

The area around CW5 8EZ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near CW5 8EZ?

The median sale price around CW5 8EZ in Wrenbury is £455,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW5 8EZ?

There is 1 school close to CW5 8EZ, including Wrenbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW5 8EZ?

The closest station to CW5 8EZ is Wrenbury, about 1,046 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW5 8EZ?

CW5 8EZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW5 8EZ (Audlem, Bunbury & Wrenbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury covering CW5 8EZ is Aphra Brandreth (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Pearson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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