Whitlow Avenue is in Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 7BW 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 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 7DE, CW5 7BN, CW5 7BP, CW5 7BS, CW5 7BU, CW5 7BY, CW5 7DB, CW5 7EF, CW5 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 7BW 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 Whitlow Avenue was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% higher than the Nantwich North and West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitlow Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West and the 101st highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-08 | £172,160 |
| 13 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-02-04 | £260,623 |
| 25 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2019-10-14 | £256,128 |
| 25 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2016-02-26 | £231,129 |
| 22 Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2015-07-10 | £272,641 |
CW5 7BW 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 | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaver Primary School Western Avenue , CW5 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyche Primary School Manor Road , CW5 5LX | - not rated | 1,015 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 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas High School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | - not rated | 676 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College Welsh Row , CW5 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 4,292 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 | 2,744 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 | 1,990 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 4,967 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 | 408 yd | |
| Churches Mansion Restaurant & Bar | 150 Hospital Street | 438 yd | |
| The Leopard | Leopard Inn, 33 London Road | 485 yd | |
| Cafe de Paris | 4 Chapel Court | 548 yd | |
| The Vine | Vine Inn, 42 Hospital Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, Pillory Street | 346 yd | |
| Boot and Shoe Inn | The Boot And Shoe, 82 Hospital Street | 547 yd | |
| Six Nantwich | 90 Hospital Street | 548 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse, 22 Pillory Street | 659 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Monks Lane | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | Station Yard, Pillory Street | 346 yd | |
| Coco's | 11 Cocoa Yard | 512 yd | |
| Hing's Chinese Takeaway | 34 Pillory Street | 567 yd | |
| Coral Reef | 36 Pillory Street | 567 yd | |
| Spices | 38 Pillory Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Station Road | 410 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Station Road | 412 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 100 Beam Street | 773 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Cronkinson Farm, Beechwood Close | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park SHREWBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Jackson Avenue (Nantwich Town Fc) (Closed) Jackson Avenue | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Brine Leas School AUDLEM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Weaver Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| C2 Fitness 1 1 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Nantwich Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,011 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.