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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 £50,929 per year. 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£271
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £365K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Congleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,200 up to £637,000.

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
Detached60£374,500£313
Semi-Detached53£247,000£269
Terraced32£177,500£228
Flats9£117,000£232

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£381,000£117,000£260,000£175,000
2026£440,000£180,000£255,000£194,500
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£218
2026£320£250£268£261
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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.