Damson Drive is in Nantwich and in Cheshire East district. CW5 5AF is located in the Nantwich South and Stapeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Damson Drive, Nantwich, CW5 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5YP, CW5 5YN, CW5 7BN, CW5 7BL, CW5 5SD, CW5 7BJ, CW5 5SH, CW5 5SB, CW5 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW5 5AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 27.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 42.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 20.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 38.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 92% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Damson Drive was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Damson Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 287th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Damson Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-04 | £277,750 |
| 14 Damson Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-17 | £226,982 |
| 2 Damson Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2016-03-31 | £268,611 |
| 8 Damson Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2015-11-10 | £397,130 |
| 10 Damson Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2015-07-24 | £297,380 |
CW5 5AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW5 5AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaver Primary School Western Avenue , CW5 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chic Cafe | Station Road | 209 yd | |
| Churches Mansion Restaurant & Bar | 150 Hospital Street | 268 yd | |
| The Leopard | Leopard Inn, 33 London Road | 319 yd | |
| Cafe de Paris | 4 Chapel Court | 326 yd | |
| The Vine | Vine Inn, 42 Hospital Street | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, Pillory Street | 212 yd | |
| Boot and Shoe Inn | The Boot And Shoe, 82 Hospital Street | 324 yd | |
| Six Nantwich | 90 Hospital Street | 326 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Monks Lane | 430 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse, 22 Pillory Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | Station Yard, Pillory Street | 212 yd | |
| Coco's | 11 Cocoa Yard | 297 yd | |
| CHOP SUEY HOUSE | 15 Hospital Street | 362 yd | |
| Hing's Chinese Takeaway | 34 Pillory Street | 376 yd | |
| Coral Reef | 36 Pillory Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 210 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 213 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 536 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Cronkinson Farm, Beechwood Close | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 778 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Brine Leas School AUDLEM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Weaver Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.