Green Lane is in Willaston, Nantwich and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW5 7JB is located in the Willaston and Rope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Willaston, Nantwich, CW5 7JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW5 7JA, CW5 7JE, CW5 7ER, CW5 7HY, CW5 7HX, CW5 7EW, CW5 7HZ, CW5 7JF, CW5 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW5 7JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 25.5% | 26.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 54.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7.8% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.5% | 54.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 11.2% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 40% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% higher than the Shavington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Shavington and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Green Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2024-10-30 | £393,881 |
| 47 Green Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-23 | £339,715 |
| 53 Green Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-10-28 | £313,845 |
| 47 Green Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-05-12 | £357,215 |
| 51 Green Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-06-30 | £330,268 |
CW5 7JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willaston Primary Academy Derwent Close , Willaston CW5 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Primary School Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School Broad Lane , Stapeley CW5 7QL | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 4,131 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 | 3,817 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 4,618 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masonic Hall (South Cheshire) LTD | Masonic Hall, Wybunbury Road | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Vagrants Sports Club | Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Road | 373 yd | |
| The Lamb | Lamb Hotel, 12 Wistaston Road | 470 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head, 87 Wistaston Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick the Chips | 25 Wistaston Road | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willaston White Star Fc TRICKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd NEWCASTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 556 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.