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About

Buglawton is a residential area within the town of Congleton. It is situated on the eastern side, bordered by the River Dane and the Macclesfield Canal. The area primarily consists of housing estates, local schools, and community amenities like a medical centre.

The local landscape is defined by the canal and its towpath, which provides a route for walking and cycling. The area's history is connected to the textile mills that once operated along its waterways, with some former mill buildings still present in the vicinity.

Area overview

On average Buglawton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buglawton is £47,005 per year. There are 3 schools in Buglawton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Buglawton is home to around 7,589 people, with a population density of about 1,339.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buglawton Population
7,589
Population density
1,339.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.61(+50%)
Public order
13.84(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-35%)
Other theft
4.88(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,191
94.77%
Other White
120
1.58%
Irish
37
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.41%
Total population: 7,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,629
27.3%
No qualifications
1,212
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,112
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
657
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,967

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
998
30.54%
Owns with a mortgage
938
28.7%
Other social rented
643
19.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
337
10.31%
Social rents from council
267
8.17%
Total households: 3,268

Property prices in Buglawton

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Buglawton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,200 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buglawton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buglawton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£369,995
Flats2£97,500
Semi-Detached34£244,250
Terraced30£168,475

10 years median price trend in Buglawton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buglawton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.