Brereton Drive is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 6HF 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 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, CW5 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 6HG, CW5 6HE, CW5 6HD, CW5 6HW, CW5 6HQ, CW5 6HJ, CW5 6HB, CW5 6HN, CW5 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 6HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CW5 6HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 24.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 52.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 45% | 41.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 40% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 14.8% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 34.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brereton Drive was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brereton Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 28th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-10 | £341,146 |
| 4 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-01-06 | £392,183 |
| 18 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2022-04-08 | £450,599 |
| 10 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2021-06-29 | £372,395 |
| 64 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-04-13 | £292,759 |
CW5 6HF 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 6HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Academy Cumberland Avenue , CW5 6HA | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 1,656 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 4,581 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 | 1,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 4,688 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 | 3,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 5,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 464 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury Plc, Middlewich Road | 495 yd | |
| Red Cow | Red Cow, 51 Beam Street | 878 yd | |
| Chopstix | 33 Beam Street | 996 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Market Hall, 11 Market Street | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rifleman | 68 James Hall Street | 532 yd | |
| Sacred Orchard | Middlewich Road | 597 yd | |
| Civic Hall | Market Street | 990 yd | |
| Bench Bistro Bar | Shakespeare Hotel, 35 Beam Street | 996 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Monks Lane | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons Choice | 47 Barony Road | 467 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 38-40 Beam Street | 980 yd | |
| Oriental Magic | 11 Market Street | 990 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 1 Market Street | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Middlewich Road | 495 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barony Sports Complex BARONY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Nantwich Cricket Club WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Nantwich Tennis Club ALVASTON BUSINESS PARK ALVASTON BUSINESS PARK MIDDLEWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 895 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.