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Congleton Town

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About

Congleton sits on the River Dane in Cheshire East, with a compact town centre of streets and a market place that grew up around its medieval layout. The town’s industrial past is visible in former mill buildings and in displays at the local museum, which traces silk and textile working that shaped the area. A Victorian town hall anchors the High Street and shops, while the weekly market continues to bring traders into the centre.

To the west the Macclesfield Canal runs close to the town, providing a linear route for walkers and moored narrowboats, and Congleton railway station links the town to the regional rail network. Congleton Park, beside the river, offers a boating lake and green space used by families and clubs. The town is also known locally as Beartown, a name that appears on signs and pub fronts and links recent life to older stories and customs. Regular community events and independent shops shape daily life in the town rather than big attractions.

Area overview

On average Congleton Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year. There are 5 schools in Congleton Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Congleton Town is home to around 7,516 people, with a population density of about 2,841.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Congleton Town Population
7,516
Population density
2,841.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.61(+60%)
Public order
17.83(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.31(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(-16%)
Shoplifting
6.39(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,971
92.71%
Other White
153
2.03%
Irish
72
0.96%
Indian
57
0.76%
Other Asian
49
0.65%
Total population: 7,519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,112
33.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,198
18.88%
No qualifications
1,050
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,257
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
29.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
648
17.75%
Other social rented
448
12.27%
Other forms of private rent
94
2.57%
Total households: 3,651

Property prices in Congleton Town

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Congleton Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Congleton Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced60£169,375
Flats15£130,000
Semi-Detached46£250,000
Detached42£391,000

10 years median price trend in Congleton Town

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

All postcodes in Congleton Town

CW124AL

Vale Walk

CW121NR

Macclesfield Road

CW121AR

Little Street

CW123AS

Quayside

CW123UQ

Magpie Close

CW123UP

Siskin Way

CW121GX

Congleton West

CW123RF

The Moorings

CW124GA

Ivy Gardens

CW124EE

Prospect Street

CW121GQ

Dobson Way

CW121NH

Rood Hill

CW124AJ

Priesty Fields

CW123AW

Shop Lane

CW121BN

High Street

CW121UN

Daneside Business Park

CW121LN

Woodlands Avenue

CW123GT

Silver Street

CW121DS

Park Road

CW121HR

Royle Street

CW121RU

Lawton Street

CW124DX

Davenport Street

CW121FX

Roldane Close

CW122HX

Manchester Road

CW121DF

Brookside Road

CW123AH

New Street

CW121LE

West Road

CW121GD

Mill Green

CW122GZ

Jasper Drive

CW121HA

Holford Street

CW121DB

Princess Street

CW121PE

Jackson Road

CW121BD

High Street

CW124EF

Astbury Street

CW123UJ

Falcon Drive

CW121EJ

Bank Street

CW121HT

Belgrave Avenue

CW121BL

High Street

CW121HH

South Street

CW123FF

Kingfisher Close

CW123FA

Kestrel Close

CW123BY

Canal Street

CW123AE

Canal Street

CW123UN

Rookery Drive

CW124DN

John Street

CW121ES

Kinsey Street

CW121JE

Hillfields

CW121JN

West Street

CW121GT

Beartown Mews

CW121HP

Union Close

CW121LT

Rutland Close

CW121PH

Varey Road

CW121FZ

Washford Close

CW122PU

Bradshaw Drive

CW121AN

Swan Bank

CW121JB

Union Street

CW123AF

Burslam Street

CW121SG

Somerset Close

CW124EY

West Road

CW121AP

Duke Street

CW121GG

High Street

CW122PX

Wilson Grove

CW121LQ

Rood Hill

CW124AG

The Vale

CW124BE

Fountain Street

CW124DH

Silk Street

CW124AA

Canal Street

CW122HW

Tidnock Avenue

CW122HG

Giantswood Lane

CW123FE

Chaffinch Close

CW121HE

Antrobus Street

CW121NN

Lower Heath

CW124DZ

West End Cottages

CW121EA

The Meadows

CW121PJ

Varey Road

CW123AL

Lowe Avenue

CW124GU

The Westlands

CW121JS

West Street

CW123UL

Congleton West

CW121PF

Eaton Bank

CW121NP

Manchester Road

CW121DG

Mountbatten Way

CW121GN

Aspen Close

CW121ND

Eardley Crescent

CW124AF

Howey Hill

CW121AY

Bridge Street

CW121FR

Stonehouse Green

CW121JJ

Royle Park

CW121LY

Galloway Green

CW124AH

Priesty Court

CW123DP

Wallworths Bank

CW124DP

Egerton Street

CW121AS

Bridge Street

CW121PN

Riverdane Road

CW121HB

Antrobus Street

CW124BH

Lion Street

CW124DG

Booth Street

CW121NJ

Lower Heath

CW124AQ

Priesty Fields

CW121DL

Mountbatten Way

Data Sources

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