CW5 5EA postcode in Nantwich, Cheshire East
CW5 5EA is a postcode in Nantwich, in the Nantwich North and West ward of Cheshire East. It is in the Crewe and Nantwich parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since October 2005.
Where CW5 5EA is, and what is near it
- CW5 5EA
- Other postcodes in CW5 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.0674, longitude -2.5248)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CW5 5EA?
- Cheshire EastCouncil, for all local services Cheshire East: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CW5 5EA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CheshirePolice force area
- Crewe and NantwichParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Connor Naismith (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Connor Naismith
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CW5 5EA?
Every home and business at CW5 5EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 75% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CW5 5EA?
BinDayBuddy has not read Cheshire East Council's days for CW5 5EA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for CW5 5EA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CW5 5EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at CW5 5EA. 4 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Cheshire East
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CW5 5EA: 5,069 properties in Cheshire East are at high risk (2.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Cheshire East
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CW5 5EA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 18:02 on 23 October 2026.
- River Weaver at Nantwich RiversideFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Weaver at Nantwich Riverside
- Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and NorthwichFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 18:02 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CW5 5EA?
Homes in CW5 5 sold for a typical £210,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 139 sales, down 5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £377,500 22 sales
- Semi-detached £255,500 36 sales
- Terraced £197,500 50 sales
- Flat or maisonette £125,000 31 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CW5 district: a typical £303,300 from 514 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CW5 5EA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in CW5 5EA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CW5 5EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 800 homes in the neighbourhood around CW5 5EA. The largest share of them, 34%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Cheshire East for 2026‑27: £2,455. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,637 (band A) to £4,091 (band G); band B, the most common, is £1,909.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 170 (21%) | £1,637 |
| Band B | about 270 (34%) | £1,909 |
| Band C | about 100 (13%) | £2,182 |
| Band D | about 110 (14%) | £2,455 |
| Band E | about 90 (11%) | £3,000 |
| Band F | about 40 (5%) | £3,546 |
| Band G | about 20 (3%) | £4,091 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,910 |
When the homes were built
- 10% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 5% 1919 to 1939
- 24% 1945 to 1964
- 4% 1965 to 1982
- 16% 1983 to 1999
- 35% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Cheshire East before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CW5 5EA is in (ONS area E01033373), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest open schools to CW5 5EA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CW5 5EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CW5 5EA is Nantwich Rail Station, 600 metres away in a straight line.
- Nantwich Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Crewe Rail Station Railway station 6.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Water Lode, 94 m away.
More stations near CW5 5EA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CW5 5EA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Nantwich Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 01270 610181 450 mWalk
- The Kiltearn Medical Ctr. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01270 610200 450 mWalk
- Tudor Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01270 442133 450 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CW5 5EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CW5 5EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Engenie Charging point · 3 chargers 350 mWalk
- GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers 550 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest to the centre of CW5 5EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Riverside Dental Phone 01270 627544 50 mWalk
- Baran & Hull Dental Practice Phone 01270 625315 250 mWalk
- Mill Dental Phone 01270 625742 300 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CW5 5EA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Leighton Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2024 · Phone 01270 255141 6.5 kmDrive
- Hampton Dental Care 13.7 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CW5 5EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Elm House Residential Care Home Phone 01270 624428 550 mWalk
- Brookfield House Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01270 624951 900 mWalk
- Barony Lodge Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01270 447395 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CW5 5EA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 14 Swinemarket Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01270 624089 100 mWalk
- Well, 57 Beam Street Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01270 627331 400 mWalk
- Well, Church View Care Centre Mon to Fri 8am to 6:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01270 627565 450 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CW5 5EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of CW5 5EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Nantwich Veterinary Hospital 700 mWalk
- Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centre Phone +44 1270 262830 1.3 kmCycle
- Leonard Brothers Veterinary Wistaston 4.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CW5 5EA in a conservation area?
The centre of CW5 5EA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CW5 5EA?
Police.uk records 136 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CW5 5EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 4, robbery 4, other theft 3, bicycle theft 3, drugs 3, possession of weapons 2, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CW5 5EA
- Ward
- Nantwich North and West
- Parish
- Nantwich
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Nantwich
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- October 2005
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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