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Congleton East

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About

Congleton East ward encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and open countryside on the eastern side of the town. The area is primarily residential, featuring a range of housing from older terraced homes to modern developments. It includes the distinct communities of Buglawton and Mossley, which retain their own local character. The ward's eastern boundary is largely defined by the River Dane, marking a transition into more rural landscapes and farmland.

The area is served by local amenities including schools and community centres. A notable local feature is the Cloud, a prominent hill and quarried landmark that rises to the east, offering views over the surrounding Cheshire Plain. Much of the ward's western edge borders the town centre, while its eastern parts provide access to walking routes along the river and into the nearby hills.

Area overview

On average Congleton East has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Congleton East is £50,895 per year. The median sale price in Congleton East is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £365,000. There are 3 schools in Congleton East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Congleton East is home to around 14,220 people, with a population density of about 842.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Congleton East Population
14,220
Population density
842.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.53(+17%)
Public order
11.32(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.23(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-44%)
Other theft
4.99(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,496
94.91%
Other White
209
1.47%
Irish
76
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.46%
Other
49
0.34%
Total population: 14,220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,989
34.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,076
17.89%
No qualifications
1,891
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,605
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,086
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 11,605

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,487
40.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,985
32.01%
Other social rented
725
11.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
592
9.55%
Social rents from council
282
4.55%
Total households: 6,202

Property prices in Congleton East

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 173
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £365K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Congleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Congleton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached71£370,000£306
Semi-Detached58£250,000£282
Terraced36£191,000£240
Flats8£140,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Congleton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£99,998£157,250£144,975
2017£285,000£90,000£173,500£137,000
2018£297,000£137,000£185,000£140,000
2019£306,000£91,000£169,000£146,000
2020£301,500£104,000£199,950£139,998
2021£319,995£101,950£215,500£141,750
2022£379,995£136,000£218,000£172,500
2023£390,000£118,500£220,000£214,000
2024£399,998£126,000£234,450£170,000
2025£380,500£117,000£259,500£177,498
2026£395,000£180,000£258,555£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£185£191£176
2017£229£191£204£178
2018£230£156£207£188
2019£224£187£198£174
2020£229£199£209£169
2021£257£200£235£202
2022£295£214£279£217
2023£302£195£259£241
2024£311£212£269£222
2025£310£225£276£220
2026£314£250£295£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Congleton East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Congleton East ward.

Local councillors

Dave Brown

Congleton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Rob Moreton

Congleton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Sally Anne Holland

Congleton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Congleton East

Is Congleton East safe?

Congleton East records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Congleton East?

The median sale price in Congleton East is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Congleton East?

Congleton East has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Congleton East?

Congleton East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Congleton East sits around rank 20,506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Congleton East?

The average household income in Congleton East is around £50,895 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Congleton East?

Congleton East is represented by 3 elected councillors: Dave Brown (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rob Moreton (Independent) and Sally Anne Holland (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Congleton East

CW122BJ

Semper Close

CW122DJ

Harvey Road

CW123JE

Doreen Avenue

CW122BH

Bankhouse Drive

CW122GG

Balmoral Gardens

CW123AN

Canal Road

CW122AD

Mill Street

CW122DB

Littondale Close

CW123BJ

Silvergate Court

CW121PZ

Bromley Road

CW123TX

Brindley Way

CW123LZ

Biddulph Road

CW123HR

Shakerley Avenue

CW122DQ

Mardale Close

CW122BN

Foster Road

CW122DL

Harvey Road

CW122DH

Harvey Road

CW122HY

Bath Vale

CW123LS

Biddulph Road

CW122DN

Buxton Road

CW122QJ

Allen Place

CW121EE

Foundry Bank

CW122BZ

Gordale Close

CW123GX

The Grange

CW123TA

Henshall Hall Drive

CW122QE

George Avenue

CW123AX

Newlyn Avenue

CW123PP

Weathercock Lane

CW122AA

Brook Street

CW122EN

Bailey Crescent

CW122BS

Ribblesdale Avenue

CW121SS

Congleton East

CW123BW

Mossley Court

CW122QU

Massey Way

CW122QQ

Stanley Close

CW122EL

Buxton Old Road

CW122FW

Vicarage Avenue

CW123UB

Paddocks Green

CW123RP

Thames Close

CW123TS

Bridgewater Close

CW123HP

Vaudrey Crescent

CW122DG

Lindale Close

CW123HZ

Boundary Lane

CW123TB

Blackshaw Close

CW121SU

Congleton East

CW123LY

Biddulph Road

CW123HD

Bradwell Grove

CW123SX

Ryedale Way

CW122AS

Redfern Avenue

CW123HG

Kingsley Road

CW123RW

Wharfe Close

CW122RA

Clayfield Road

CW123PZ

Weathercock Lane

CW122AE

Mill Street

CW123LP

Castle Inn Road

CW122PS

Harvey Road

CW123HN

Borough Road

CW123RR

Bollin Drive

CW122EH

St Johns Road

CW123SL

Croft Close

CW121QJ

Hatter Street

CW122GD

Sandringham Road

CW122DF

Malhamdale Road

CW123HE

Coronation Road

CW123SJ

Bollin Drive

CW122HF

Bath Vale

CW122BW

Crayford Avenue

CW123SA

Bradwell Grove

CW123RA

Daven Road

CW122QA

Oxley Drive

CW123LU

Roseville Drive

CW123GQ

Canal Road

CW123PE

Buxton Road

CW121EZ

Centenary Place

CW122DA

Malhamdale Road

CW122RB

Roundcroft Place

CW123EH

Burns Road

CW123GW

Wharf Mill

CW123PX

Wood Lane

CW123PS

Weathercock Lane

CW123FB

Goldfinch Close

CW123QD

Pedley Lane

CW123XZ

Edinburgh Road

CW123HY

Maxwell Road

CW123PF

Sprink Lane

CW123BD

Truro Close

CW123FD

Partridge Close

CW121SL

Congleton East

CW123EG

Hillary Avenue

CW123BA

Fields Road

CW123RJ

Kennet Drive

CW121EH

Lower Park Street

CW123QY

Rough Bank

CW123TH

Fenton Close

CW123TU

Bosley View

CW123TL

Guernsey Close

CW121RA

Brown Street

CW122AU

St Johns Road

CW123LH

Mossley Garth Close

CW121QY

Brown Street