Living in CW5, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW5 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CW5
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £77,000 to £1,300,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 SHREWBRIDGE ROAD, CW5 7AA | semi-detached | £510,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 27 GERARD DRIVE, CW5 5JT | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 5 ROOKERY DRIVE, CW5 7DD | detached | £550,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 9 WHITLOW AVENUE, CW5 7BN | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 10 STATION VIEW, CW5 7BL | flat-maisonette | £141,500 | 2026-05-21 |
| FLAT 42 MILL HOUSE QUEENS DRIVE, CW5 5BX | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Acton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Sound and District Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Millfields Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Weaver Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
144 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about CW5
What is the average house price in CW5?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CW5?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW5?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central CW5 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £77,000 to £1,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW5?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW5?
144 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW5 at risk of flooding?
Central CW5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CW5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 144 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW5 safe?
144 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CW5 or CW2, CW5 or CW98, CW5 or CW1.
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