CW5 — NANTWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CW5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW5 is £348,762, which is 12% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW5 cost 21.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW5 have fallen 16.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£454,511	750
Semi-detached	£275,899	495
Terraced	£234,768	444
Flat	£158,024	225
All types	£348,762	2003

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CW5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 36.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW5 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

17.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CW5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sound and District Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Wrenbury Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Weaver Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bridgemere CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CW5 are 279.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW5 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CW5 — NANTWICH

Area Summary

CW5 (NANTWICH) offers above-average property prices (£348,762, 22% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (279 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CW5?

The average house price in CW5 (NANTWICH) is £348,762, based on 2003 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.1% over the past year.

Is CW5 a safe area to live?

Crime in CW5 is significantly below the national average (36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CW5?

There are 17 schools in or near CW5. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CW5?

Council tax in CW5 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CW5?

The average broadband download speed in CW5 is 279 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CW5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CW5 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.