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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Congleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Congleton East 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 Congleton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced40£175,000
Semi-Detached73£269,500
Flats11£120,000
Detached71£392,500

10 years median price trend in Congleton East

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

All postcodes in Congleton East

CW123JD

Abbotts Close

CW123QU

Cherry Lane

CW121GE

Shaw Close

CW121RL

Willow Street

CW123FE

Chaffinch Close

CW123JH

Arden Court

CW123DB

Sefton Avenue

CW123DE

Park Lane

CW123HU

Leek Road

CW123PN

Under Rainow Road

CW122QW

Fordham Drive

CW123TN

Ayrshire Way

CW122GE

Buckingham Close

CW123RU

Tamar Close

CW123TG

Meakin Close

CW121QE

Brunswick Street

CW121SW

Herbert Street

CW121QA

Bromley Road

CW123HX

Leek Road

CW122AG

Havannah Street

CW121RJ

Brook Street

CW122BB

Haworth Avenue

CW123JP

Cedar Court

CW123EF

Hutton Drive

CW122BQ

Campbell Close

CW122BA

St Johns Road

CW123RD

Severn Close

CW122BT

Harvey Road

CW122BD

St Johns Road

CW123AW

Shop Lane

CW123RY

Lune Close

CW122DZ

Tall Ash Avenue

CW122DE

Wensleydale Avenue

CW123FF

Kingfisher Close

CW123BQ

Newquay Court

CW122EF

Pirie Road

CW123AR

Canal Road

CW123ED

Woolston Avenue

CW123DR

Hillesden Rise

CW122AH

Havannah Street

CW123DN

Park Lane

CW123GP

Jenny Close

CW121QL

Foundry Bank

CW121EN

Park Street

CW122BY

Swaledale Avenue

CW123GR

Nathan's Meadow

CW123HW

Wilbraham Road

CW123JA

Boundary Lane

CW123QH

Peover Lane

CW122BX

Nidderdale Close

CW122ED

Havannah Lane

CW122BP

Wharfdale Road

CW122EX

Bunts Lane

CW123LT

Biddulph Street

CW123JR

Biddulph Road

CW121QR

Spragg Street

CW121EG

Park Street

CW123EB

Dale Place

CW123DG

Park Lane

CW123SU

Higginson Close

CW123AY

Astbury Lane Ends

CW121QP

Congleton East

CW122PZ

Lewis Way

CW123DL

Townsend Road

CW123RZ

Annan Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.