Bowyer Avenue is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5PS 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 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5PX, CW5 5QA, CW5 5NY, CW5 5NQ, CW5 5PR, CW5 5PP, CW5 5NJ, CW5 5NF, CW5 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW5 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.1% | 40.1% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 28.7% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17% | 16.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 25.6% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -22.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 41% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 20.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 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 | 37.6% | 24.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.2% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowyer Avenue was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowyer Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 547th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-01 | £250,347 |
| 22 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-02-19 | £251,691 |
| 21 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-05-06 | £202,772 |
| 2 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-10-30 | £223,845 |
| 8 Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2014-08-29 | £239,163 |
CW5 5PS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW5 5PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyche Primary School Manor Road , CW5 5LX | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Community Primary School Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas High School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,474 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 | 1,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 5,293 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 | 1,906 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 4,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cow | Red Cow, 51 Beam Street | 140 yd | |
| Chopstix | 33 Beam Street | 253 yd | |
| Hack Green Secret Bunker | Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane | 291 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Market Hall, 11 Market Street | 295 yd | |
| Piece Meal | 7b Beam Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rifleman | 68 James Hall Street | 249 yd | |
| Bench Bistro Bar | Shakespeare Hotel, 35 Beam Street | 253 yd | |
| Civic Hall | Market Street | 255 yd | |
| Malbank Hotel | Malbank Hotel, 14 Beam Street | 328 yd | |
| Nantwich Conservative Club | Churchyardside | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 38-40 Beam Street | 237 yd | |
| Oriental Magic | 11 Market Street | 255 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 1 Market Street | 255 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 20 Swine Market | 403 yd | |
| Hobsons Choice | 47 Barony Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 236 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 647 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Middlewich Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 167 yd |
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 999 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.