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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 74 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
74
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
41.84(+13%)
Public order
11.6(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-49%)
Other theft
4.43(-33%)
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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Congleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,465,000.

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
Detached76£394,998
Flats6£120,000
Semi-Detached77£260,000
Terraced39£171,000

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

CW123RU

Tamar Close

CW123DR

Hillesden Rise

CW123DY

Woolston Avenue

CW123HB

Barton Road

CW123HQ

Fern Crescent

CW121SU

Congleton East

CW123PX

Wood Lane

CW121RJ

Brook Street

CW123BA

Fields Road

CW123DL

Townsend Road

CW123QH

Peover Lane

CW123SA

Bradwell Grove

CW121QL

Foundry Bank

CW121QQ

Hatter Street

CW123BQ

Newquay Court

CW123JH

Arden Court

CW123JX

Cross Lane

CW123RN

Derwent Drive

CW123XZ

Edinburgh Road

CW123BD

Truro Close

CW123FF

Kingfisher Close

CW123HD

Bradwell Grove

CW121SN

Congleton East

CW121SY

Congleton East

CW122BW

Crayford Avenue

CW122EQ

Davidson Avenue

CW122QH

Pirie Close

CW123BJ

Silvergate Court

CW123ET

Windsor Place

CW123LE

Morley Drive

CW123PN

Under Rainow Road

CW123SU

Higginson Close

CW122BX

Nidderdale Close

CW122DB

Littondale Close

CW122EJ

St Johns Road

CW122RB

Roundcroft Place

CW123GS

Quarry Close

CW123QP

Brookhouse Lane

CW121EE

Foundry Bank

CW122AQ

Havannah Street

CW122QJ

Allen Place

CW123AS

Quayside

CW123DS

The Parklands

CW123JP

Cedar Court

CW123QU

Cherry Lane

CW123RL

Thames Close

CW123TT

Worsley Drive

CW121EZ

Centenary Place

CW122EB

Dovedale Close

CW123EZ

Edinburgh Road

CW123RB

Daven Road

CW123TD

Minton Close

CW122AF

Mill Street

CW122BN

Foster Road

CW123BG

Camborne Close

CW123LY

Biddulph Road

CW123PZ

Weathercock Lane

CW123QZ

Reades Lane

CW122AL

Doddswood Drive

CW122BB

Haworth Avenue

CW122EH

St Johns Road

CW123EJ

Woolston Avenue

CW123PF

Sprink Lane

CW123AY

Astbury Lane Ends

CW123EL

Woolston Avenue

Data Sources

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