Welsh Row is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5EW 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 5EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5HA, CW5 5ES, CW5 5GP, CW5 5EJ, CW5 5EP, CW5 5EQ, CW5 5EH, CW5 5EL, CW5 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW5 5EW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 38% | 40.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 39.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 3.7% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.5% | 25% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 17.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welsh Row was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welsh Row has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 329th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Cottage, 71 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-12-02 | £372,640 |
| Globe Cottage, 71 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-01-25 | £406,116 |
| 69 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-07-10 | £584,600 |
| 61 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2014-04-04 | £631,273 |
| 69 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-02-05 | £585,881 |
CW5 5EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary Academy Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyche Primary School Manor Road , CW5 5LX | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas High School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 5,075 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 | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House / Redsands 251 Crewe Road , Willaston CW5 6NE | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 4,972 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 | 63 yd | |
| Black Lion | The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row | 107 yd | |
| Street | 35 Welsh Row | 151 yd | |
| Loco | 25 Welsh Row | 151 yd | |
| Sun Sing | 12 Welsh Row | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 97 Welsh Row | 149 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cat | 26 Welsh Row | 151 yd | |
| The Studio | Gregorys, Castle Street | 345 yd | |
| Wickstead Arms | 7 Mill Street | 359 yd | |
| Malbank Hotel | Malbank Hotel, 14 Beam Street | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Row Fryers | 82 Welsh Row | 150 yd | |
| Variety's | 19 Welsh Row | 151 yd | |
| Flames Balti Masala | 14 Welsh Row | 151 yd | |
| The Vurrv Project | 11a Welsh Row | 181 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 20 Swine Market | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 646 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 695 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 513 yd |
| Malbank School And Sixth Form College Welsh Row | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.