Town Pop. 16,678

Living in Nantwich: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nantwich comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 59/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CW5 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On transport specifically, Nantwich sits 10 points above the CW5 district figure of 54/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 725 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 159 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 131 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Shoplifting 105 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 98 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 322 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 133 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 97 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Street 89 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 25
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 12 within 4km
10Good1Ungraded
  • Acton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brine Leas SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highfields AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Malbank School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Millfields Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Nantwich Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pear Tree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Weaver Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Willaston Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital12.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,118 patients per GP
7dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 475 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
64
Nantwich 0.2 mi
Crewe 3.9 mi
Wrenbury 4.6 mi
J16 M6 7.6 mi
J16 M6 7.8 mi
J17 M6 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 37
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 150
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 211
Detached £416,500 80
Semi-detached £262,100 51
Terraced £222,000 51
Flat / Maisonette £142,500 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£111k £215k £323k £428k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Butt Green 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wardle (Cheshire East) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nantwich a nice place to live?

Nantwich is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Nantwich is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nantwich?

Nantwich has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 1,540 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nantwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Nantwich are Acton Church of England Primary Academy, Brine Leas School and Highfields Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Nantwich in total.

What are house prices like in Nantwich?

The current median house price in Nantwich is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £416,500, semi-detached £262,100, terraced £222,000, flat £142,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 211 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Nantwich in context

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Postcode districts in Nantwich

CW5 55 ⇄

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