Capel Way is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 5UG 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 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capel Way, Nantwich, CW5 5UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 5UN, CW5 5UH, CW5 5UF, CW5 5UL, CW5 5UJ, CW5 5UT, CW5 5UR, CW5 5DY, CW5 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 5UG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 40.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.5% | 59.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6.7% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 53.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.9% | 91.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capel Way was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capel Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 421st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Capel Way, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-30 | £215,000 |
| 15 Capel Way, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-04-28 | £265,000 |
| 28 Capel Way, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-03-31 | £175,679 |
| 42 Capel Way, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-14 | £263,231 |
| 42 Capel Way, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-12-22 | £256,875 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Church of England Primary Academy Chester Road , Acton CW5 8LG | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,644 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 | 166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 5,410 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 | 1,722 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 | 5,051 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 | 337 yd | |
| Black Lion | The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row | 402 yd | |
| Street | 35 Welsh Row | 443 yd | |
| Loco | 25 Welsh Row | 443 yd | |
| Sun Sing | 12 Welsh Row | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 97 Welsh Row | 244 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cat | 26 Welsh Row | 443 yd | |
| Malbank Hotel | Malbank Hotel, 14 Beam Street | 615 yd | |
| The Studio | Gregorys, Castle Street | 642 yd | |
| Bench Bistro Bar | Shakespeare Hotel, 35 Beam Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Row Fryers | 82 Welsh Row | 244 yd | |
| Variety's | 19 Welsh Row | 443 yd | |
| Flames Balti Masala | 14 Welsh Row | 443 yd | |
| The Vurrv Project | 11a Welsh Row | 476 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 20 Swine Market | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 884 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 1,005 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 | 259 yd |
| Nantwich Town Fc | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 678 yd |
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.