Barony Road is in Nantwich and in Cheshire East district. CW5 5GU 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 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barony Road, Nantwich, CW5 5GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5GT, CW5 5TQ, CW5 5QR, CW5 5QS, CW5 5YF, CW5 5YD, CW5 5YB, CW5 5QW, CW5 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 5GU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 34.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 40.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 26.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 94% | 90.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 90.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barony Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barony Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 611th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 25 Wheelock House Barony Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2024-08-19 | £103,121 |
| Apartment 22 Wheelock House Barony Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-08-12 | £187,734 |
| Apartment 15 Wheelock House Barony Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-12-08 | £164,769 |
| Apartment 23 Wheelock House Barony Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-08-08 | £81,098 |
| Apartment 25 Wheelock House Barony Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-11-24 | £96,948 |
CW5 5GU 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Church of England Primary Academy Chester Road , Acton CW5 8LG | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 4,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cortado | Frederick House, Princes Court, Beam Heath Way | 395 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury Plc, Middlewich Road | 554 yd | |
| REASEHEATH COLLEGE (CATERING) | Reaseheath College, Main Road | 900 yd | |
| Red Cow | Red Cow, 51 Beam Street | 952 yd | |
| Chopstix | 33 Beam Street | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rifleman | 68 James Hall Street | 656 yd | |
| Sacred Orchard | Middlewich Road | 861 yd | |
| Bench Bistro Bar | Shakespeare Hotel, 35 Beam Street | 978 yd | |
| Malbank Hotel | Malbank Hotel, 14 Beam Street | 1,035 yd | |
| Civic Hall | Market Street | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons Choice | 47 Barony Road | 495 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 38-40 Beam Street | 1,003 yd | |
| Oriental Magic | 11 Market Street | 1,046 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 1 Market Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 20 Swine Market | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Middlewich Road | 554 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Tennis Club ALVASTON BUSINESS PARK ALVASTON BUSINESS PARK MIDDLEWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Nantwich Cricket Club WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Reaseheath College | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Crewe Alexandra (Reaseheath Training Complex) Training Ground Training Ground Wettenhall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.