Hillfield Gardens is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 7BU is located in the Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, CW5 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 7BS, CW5 7BT, CW5 7BY, CW5 7BZ, CW5 7BJ, CW5 7BW, CW5 7DB, CW5 7BL, CW5 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 7BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 41.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 32.6% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 43.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 19.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 29.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.6% | 94.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillfield Gardens was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.9% higher than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillfield Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 76th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-03 | £276,093 |
| 15 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-09-30 | £353,298 |
| 15 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-11-12 | £210,683 |
| 9 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-14 | £319,089 |
| 2 Hillfield Gardens, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-08-18 | £355,218 |
CW5 7BU 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Wellington Road , CW5 7DA | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaver Primary School Western Avenue , CW5 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nantwich Primary Academy Manor Road , CW5 5LX | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School and Nursery Marsh Lane , CW5 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 2out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,272 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 | 2,656 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 | 5,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chic Cafe | Station Road | 353 yd | |
| Little Yellow Pig | 42 Pillory Street | 492 yd | |
| Cafe de Paris | 4 Chapel Court | 504 yd | |
| The Vine | Vine Inn, 42 Hospital Street | 504 yd | |
| Churches Mansion Restaurant & Bar | 150 Hospital Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, Pillory Street | 259 yd | |
| Boot and Shoe Inn | The Boot And Shoe, 82 Hospital Street | 503 yd | |
| Six Nantwich | 90 Hospital Street | 504 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse, 22 Pillory Street | 580 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Monks Lane | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | Station Yard, Pillory Street | 259 yd | |
| Coco's | 11 Cocoa Yard | 461 yd | |
| Hing's Chinese Takeaway | 34 Pillory Street | 492 yd | |
| Coral Reef | 36 Pillory Street | 492 yd | |
| Spices | 38 Pillory Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 355 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 355 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 757 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Cronkinson Farm, Beechwood Close | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Brine Leas School AUDLEM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Weaver Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 972 yd |
| Nantwich Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE SNOWHILL SWIMMING & SAUNA CENTRE WALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.