Monks Lane is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5DN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Lane, Nantwich, CW5 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5DL, CW5 5DW, CW5 5SW, CW5 5SN, CW5 5RL, CW5 5RP, CW5 5DE, CW5 5RQ, CW5 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW5 5DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.6% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.4% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 38.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 23.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 18% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 42.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 15% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 43.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 89.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| 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 Monks Lane was 859.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 963.0% higher than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Lane has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 495.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monks Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-05-12 | £651,550 |
| 2 Monks Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2014-11-28 | £510,984 |
| 4 Monks Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2003-08-22 | £691,343 |
| 1 Monks Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2003-08-18 | £781,057 |
| 1 Monks Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1998-01-29 | £655,502 |
CW5 5DN 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 5DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,034 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 | 2,030 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 | 4,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cafe | Market Hall, 11 Market Street | 90 yd | |
| Cafe de Paris | 4 Chapel Court | 127 yd | |
| The Vine | Vine Inn, 42 Hospital Street | 127 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Chatterton House, 1 Church Lane | 142 yd | |
| Olea | 3 Church Lane | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Monks Lane | 1 yd | |
| Six Nantwich | 90 Hospital Street | 127 yd | |
| Boot and Shoe Inn | The Boot And Shoe, 82 Hospital Street | 128 yd | |
| Nantwich Conservative Club | Churchyardside | 135 yd | |
| Civic Hall | Market Street | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOP SUEY HOUSE | 15 Hospital Street | 100 yd | |
| Oriental Magic | 11 Market Street | 169 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 1 Market Street | 169 yd | |
| Coco's | 11 Cocoa Yard | 173 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 38-40 Beam Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 150 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 276 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 276 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 350 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.