CW5 Postcode District
CW5 is the Postcode District for Nantwich in Cheshire
The CW5 postcode district is located in the CW Crewe postal area, CW5 has a population of 33,192 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 69.17 square miles (179.14 square kilometres or 44,265.56 acres).
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District overview
In the CW5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Nantwich, located in the county of Cheshire in England. Other significant settlements within this district include Edleston, Alvaston, Aston Juxta Mondrum, Barbridge, Church Minshull, Henhull, Hurleston, Poole, Reaseheath, Stoke, Wardle, Willaston, Wistaston, Worleston, Batherton, Blakelow, Blakenhall, Bridgemere, Checkley, Doddington, Hatherton, Howbeck, Hunsterson, Stapeley, Walgherton, Wybunbury, Acton, Aston, Austerson, Baddiley, Baddington, Brindley, Broomhall, Burland, Chorley, Coole Pilate, Faddiley, Newhall, Ravensmoor, Sound, and Wrenbury. The post town associated with this postcode district is Nantwich, with the highest number of postcodes.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CW5 5, covers Nantwich in Cheshire.
The sector CW5 6, covers Nantwich and Willaston in Cheshire.
The sector CW5 7, covers Nantwich and Stapeley and Wybunbury and Willaston in Cheshire.
The sector CW5 8, covers Wrenbury and Burland and Aston and Acton in Cheshire.
The sector CW5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is NANTWICH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cheshire East (B) area with a total of 996 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 4.74 | NE |
| Whitchurch | 8.60 | SW |
| Madeley | 8.89 | ESE |
| Sandbach | 9.41 | NE |
| Winsford | 9.53 | N |
| Alsager | 9.96 | ENE |
| Middlewich | 10.20 | NNE |
| Market Drayton | 10.63 | SSE |
| Kidsgrove | 12.42 | E |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 13.11 | ESE |
| Northwich | 14.27 | N |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 15.20 | E |
| Congleton | 15.36 | ENE |
| Biddulph | 15.46 | ENE |
| Wem | 15.89 | SSW |
| Chester | 17.58 | WNW |
| Eccleshall | 17.88 | SE |
| Ellesmere | 18.15 | SW |
| Knutsford | 18.40 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,084
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 5 | 256 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 95 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 91 |
| Willaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 62 |
| Stapeley | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 52 |
| Wrenbury | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 39 |
| Wybunbury | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 36 |
| Willaston | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 32 |
| Stapeley | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 24 |
| Henhull | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 23 |
| Edleston | NANTWICH | CW5 5 | 21 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 20 |
| Burland | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 20 |
| Aston | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 18 |
| Acton | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 18 |
| Wrenbury | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 15 |
| Hatherton | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 14 |
| Wardle | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 14 |
| Sound | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 9 |
| Reaseheath | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 8 |
| Ravensmoor | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 8 |
| Faddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 8 |
| Willaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 8 |
| Church Minshull | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 7 |
| Broomhall | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 7 |
| Poole | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 7 |
| Barbridge | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 7 |
| Brindley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 6 |
| Willaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 6 |
| Hunsterson | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 6 |
| Chorley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 6 |
| Edleston | NANTWICH | CW5 5 | 6 |
| Aston Juxta Mondrum | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 5 |
| Worleston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 5 |
| Baddington | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 5 |
| Walgherton | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 5 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 5 | 5 |
| Blakelow | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 4 |
| Baddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 4 |
| Wrenbury | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 4 |
| Wrenbury | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 4 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 4 |
| Wistaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 4 |
| Bridgemere | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 3 |
| Church Minshull | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 3 |
| Baddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| Austerson | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 3 |
| Bridgemere | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 3 |
| Coole Pilate | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| Newhall | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| Wistaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 3 |
| Doddington | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 3 |
| Aston | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| Burland | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 3 |
| Batherton | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 2 |
| Austerson | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| Baddington | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| Edleston | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| Poole | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 2 |
| Stoke | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 2 |
| Edleston | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 2 |
| Brindley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| Blakenhall | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 2 |
| Ravensmoor | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 2 |
| Wybunbury | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 2 |
| Baddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Faddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Acton | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Acton | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Chorley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Brindley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Wybunbury | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Faddiley | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| Blakelow | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 5 | 1 |
| Henhull | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Hurleston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Hurleston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Worleston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Aston Juxta Mondrum | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Alvaston | NANTWICH | CW5 6 | 1 |
| Sound | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
| NANTWICH | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Howbeck | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Howbeck | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Doddington | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Walgherton | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Checkley | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Batherton | NANTWICH | CW5 7 | 1 |
| Broomhall | NANTWICH | CW5 8 | 1 |
Street list for CW5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BEAM HEATH WAY | 213 |
| STATION ROAD | 201 |
| MILL STREET | 200 |
| WALL LANE | 113 |
| PEPPER STREET | 112 |
| CREWE ROAD A534 | 107 |
| BOWERS ROW | 82 |
| BARONY COURT | 72 |
| PILLORY STREET | 68 |
| AUDLEM ROAD A529 | 63 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2380 |
| Public order | 496 |
| Other theft | 365 |
| Shoplifting | 363 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 320 |
| Burglary | 174 |
| Drugs | 159 |
| Other crime | 121 |
| Vehicle crime | 103 |
| Possession of weapons | 32 |
| Bicycle theft | 30 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL STREET | NANTWICH | 51 | CW5 5RP | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | NANTWICH | 41 | CW5 5AU | View map | |
| PILLORY STREET | NANTWICH | 39 | CW5 5BL | View map | |
| CREWE ROAD | NANTWICH | WALGHERTON | 32 | CW5 7LG | View map |
| BEAM STREET | NANTWICH | 31 | CW5 5LJ | View map | |
| PEPPER STREET | NANTWICH | 27 | CW5 5AB | View map | |
| WELSH ROW | NANTWICH | 23 | CW5 5ED | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | NANTWICH | 22 | CW5 5DG | View map | |
| SWINE MARKET | NANTWICH | 11 | CW5 5LN | View map | |
| MIDDLEWICH ROAD | NANTWICH | 6 | CW5 6PE | View map | |
| MILL STREET | NANTWICH | 6 | CW5 5ST | View map |
Schools in the district
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Welsh Row , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 5HD
Headteacher: Mr John Harrison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Millfields Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marsh Lane , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 5HP
Headteacher: Mr Robert Parish (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wyche Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 5LX
Headteacher: Miss Wei Ling Lee (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Nantwich Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 5LX
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Spence
Ofsted rating: Good
Reaseheath College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Reaseheath , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6DF
Headteacher: Mr Marcus Clinton (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Aston Juxta Mondrum , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6DP
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Todd (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Aston Juxta Mondrum , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6DP
Headteacher: Mrs Louise McDonough (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Highfields Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cumberland Avenue , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6HA
Headteacher: Mr Simon Dyson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Highfields Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cumberland Avenue , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6HA
Headteacher: Mr Simon Dyson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Willaston Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Derwent Close , Willaston , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 6QQ
Headteacher: Mr Aaron Perrin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Weaver Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Western Avenue , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Gill Price (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wellington Road , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7DA
Headteacher: Mrs Nuala Ferguson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brine Leas School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Audlem Road , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7DY
Headteacher: Mr David Cole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pear Tree Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pear Tree Field , Stapeley , NANTWICH
Postcode: CW5 7GZ
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Hadfield (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridge Street , Wybunbury , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7NE
Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Casserley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridge Street , Wybunbury , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7NE
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Chesters (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bridgemere CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridgemere Lane , Bridgemere , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7PX
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Middleton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broad Lane , Stapeley , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 7QL
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Holden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sound and District Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitchurch Road , Sound , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 8AE
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Minshall-Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wrenbury Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nantwich Road , Wrenbury , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 8EN
Headteacher: Mrs Bessa Cador (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Acton CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chester Road , Acton , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 8LG
Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Dolman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chester Road , Acton , Nantwich
Postcode: CW5 8LG
Headteacher: Mr Chris Priddey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 50 PILLORY STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5BG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Riverside Dental Practice | 1 WELSH ROW, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5ED | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Welsh Row Dental Practice | 127 WELSH ROW, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Globe Dental Practice | 53 BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | 5 Church Lane (dental Surgery) | 5 CHURCH LANE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5RQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | 17 Pillory Street (dental Practice) | 17 PILLORY STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5BZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Dental Clinic | CHURCH VIEW PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CW5 5NX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantwich Health Centre | CHURCH VIEW PCC, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01270 610181 |
| 2 | The Kiltearn Medical Ctr. | KILTEARN MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH VIEW PCC, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01270 610200 |
| 3 | Tudor Surgery | CHURCH VIEW PCC, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01270 610686 |
| 4 | The Surgery | WRENBURY MEDICAL CENTRE, NANTWICH ROAD, WRENBURY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 8EW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01270 780210 |
| 5 | Nantwich Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | CHURCH VIEW PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CW5 5NX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 14 SWINE MARKET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5LN | PHARMACY | Call 01270 624089 |
| 2 | Well | 57 BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NF | PHARMACY | Call 01270 627331 |
| 3 | Well | CHURCH VIEW CARE CENTRE, BEAM STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5NX | PHARMACY | Call 01270 627565 |
| 4 | Morrisons Pharmacy | STATION ROAD, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5SP | PHARMACY | Call 01270 629727 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sw & C Jackson | 43-45 WELSH ROW, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5EW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (nantwich) | 19 HIGH STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5AH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Bayfields Opticians - Nantwich | 33 HIGH STREET, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 5AH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £455,972 | 239 | £466,526 | 255 | £442,612 | 271 | £439,791 | 324 |
| Semi-detached | £267,592 | 172 | £295,697 | 178 | £262,691 | 155 | £260,148 | 212 |
| Terraced | £228,840 | 159 | £239,452 | 171 | £235,538 | 119 | £220,232 | 156 |
| Flats | £161,878 | 64 | £153,620 | 74 | £158,935 | 87 | £161,138 | 101 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Nantwich
CRS Code: NAN
Operator: AW
Line: Welsh Marches Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Wrenbury
CRS Code: WRE
Operator: AW
Line: Welsh Marches Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.62
Average Driving Distance: 9.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 977
M6 J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.04
Average Driving Distance: 12.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 977
M6 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.24
Average Driving Distance: 16.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 977
M6 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.27
Average Driving Distance: 18.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 896
M6 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.69
Average Driving Distance: 22.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 318
M56 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.00
Average Driving Distance: 17.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
M53 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.28
Average Driving Distance: 21.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M53 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.40
Average Driving Distance: 19.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 630
M56 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.40
Average Driving Distance: 19.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 61
M6 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.85
Average Driving Distance: 24.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 35
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CW5 5 | Nantwich Delivery Office |
| CW5 6 | Nantwich Delivery Office |
| CW5 7 | Nantwich Delivery Office |
| CW5 8 | Nantwich Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | W | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| C | W | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CW5 postal code is NANTWICH followed by Willaston, and Stapeley.
The CW5 Postcode shares a border with CW10 (MIDDLEWICH, Byley, Bostock), CW2 (CREWE, Wistaston, Shavington), CW3 (Madeley, Audlem, Woore), CW6 (TARPORLEY, Kelsall, Bunbury), CW7 (WINSFORD, Winsford Industrial Estate, Wettenhall), SY13 (WHITCHURCH, Prees, Whixall) and SY14 (MALPAS, Tilston, Threapwood).
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