Gerard Drive is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5JR 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 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, CW5 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5HR, CW5 5JU, CW5 5JG, CW5 5JP, CW5 5HS, CW5 5JS, CW5 5JF, CW5 5GZ, CW5 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 5JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.6% | 30.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 14.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 19.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98% | 96% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerard Drive was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gerard Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 298th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-24 | £302,883 |
| 8 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-03-17 | £320,970 |
| 12 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-11 | £344,702 |
| 3 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-10-31 | £293,086 |
| 1 Gerard Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-16 | £237,872 |
CW5 5JR 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 5JR 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%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaver Primary School Western Avenue , CW5 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 5,413 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 | 2,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lion | The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row | 621 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 9 Mill Street | 623 yd | |
| Wilbraham Arms | Wilbraham Arms, 58 Welsh Row | 632 yd | |
| Street | 35 Welsh Row | 638 yd | |
| Loco | 25 Welsh Row | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 97 Welsh Row | 530 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cat | 26 Welsh Row | 638 yd | |
| Wickstead Arms | 7 Mill Street | 676 yd | |
| The Studio | Gregorys, Castle Street | 693 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse, 22 Pillory Street | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Row Fryers | 82 Welsh Row | 529 yd | |
| Variety's | 19 Welsh Row | 638 yd | |
| Flames Balti Masala | 14 Welsh Row | 638 yd | |
| The Vurrv Project | 11a Welsh Row | 640 yd | |
| Hing's Chinese Takeaway | 34 Pillory Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 833 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 836 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Malbank School And Sixth Form College Welsh Row | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,028 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.