Affluence in CW5 6NS
How CW5 6NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Crewe South West & Wistaston
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,776 (2024)
CW5 6NSNantwich
How well off CW5 6NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CW5 6NS area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the CW5 6NS area is broadly in line with that, at 55.5%. 32.4% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CW5 6NS area is above that, at 44.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CW5 6NS area is above that, at 40.9%. 12% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CW5 6NS sits in (Crewe South West & Wistaston): about 1,776 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.