Welsh Row is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5ET is located in the Nantwich North and West 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 Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5EX, CW5 5LF, CW5 5DY, CW5 5DS, CW5 5HH, CW5 5ES, CW5 5UJ, CW5 5JA, CW5 5UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 5ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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% | 33% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 16.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 46.2% | 42.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 | 19.3% | 18.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 17.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 33% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 89% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 91.5% | 90.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 90.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welsh Row was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Welsh Row has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 503rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-19 | £211,332 |
| 74 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-03 | £401,505 |
| 113 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-22 | £324,461 |
| 80 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-06-12 | £220,600 |
| Flat 4 The Old Constabulary Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-12 | £322,590 |
CW5 5ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Church of England Primary Academy Chester Road , Acton CW5 8LG | 4out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 295 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 5,325 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 | 1,937 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 | 5,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Arms | Wilbraham Arms, 58 Welsh Row | 209 yd | |
| Black Lion | The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row | 255 yd | |
| Street | 35 Welsh Row | 298 yd | |
| Loco | 25 Welsh Row | 298 yd | |
| Sun Sing | 12 Welsh Row | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 97 Welsh Row | 2 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cat | 26 Welsh Row | 298 yd | |
| The Studio | Gregorys, Castle Street | 484 yd | |
| Wickstead Arms | 7 Mill Street | 494 yd | |
| Malbank Hotel | Malbank Hotel, 14 Beam Street | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Row Fryers | 82 Welsh Row | 1 yd | |
| Variety's | 19 Welsh Row | 298 yd | |
| Flames Balti Masala | 14 Welsh Row | 298 yd | |
| The Vurrv Project | 11a Welsh Row | 327 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 20 Swine Market | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 795 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 819 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malbank School And Sixth Form College Welsh Row | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.