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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 101 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
101
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
53.75(+45%)
Public order
15.17(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-41%)
Shoplifting
7.18(+26%)
Other theft
6.79(+3%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £229,998 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
Detached38£378,750
Flats16£134,000
Semi-Detached35£250,000
Terraced53£167,500

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

CW121PL

Riverdane Road

CW121DJ

Brookside Road

CW121YJ

Victoria Street

CW121LE

West Road

CW121LX

Daisybank Drive

CW121SG

Somerset Close

CW121AG

Mill Street

CW121GB

Danebridge Place

CW121JY

West Street

CW121NN

Lower Heath

CW121PD

Sussex Place

CW121PE

Jackson Road

CW122EX

Bunts Lane

CW121AX

High Street

CW124ET

Garden Street

CW124EF

Astbury Street

CW121FS

Mill Green

CW121HS

Belgrave Avenue

CW121LL

Ascot Close

CW121DR

Park View

CW121EW

Mill Street

CW123AD

Cole Hill Bank

CW121LP

Daisybank Drive

CW121AP

Duke Street

CW121DY

Mountbatten Way

CW121GJ

Adler Road

CW121GT

Beartown Mews

CW123FZ

Elvington Close

CW124AS

Tudor Way

CW121PF

Eaton Bank

CW123GW

Wharf Mill

CW124BJ

Crescent Road

CW124ED

Parson Street

CW121LW

Whittaker Close

CW121PH

Varey Road

CW121AS

Bridge Street

CW121GU

Congleton West

CW122PT

Whitehurst Way

CW123UP

Siskin Way

CW122JB

Wheatfield Place

CW121FY

Highbank Road

CW121HR

Royle Street

CW121JN

West Street

CW124DL

Heywood Street

CW121JF

Wood Street

CW124DS

Blake Street

CW121GD

Mill Green

CW121JP

West Street

CW121JZ

Overton Close

CW121LG

Rood Hill

CW121TA

Wellington Close

CW124AG

The Vale

CW121EJ

Bank Street

CW121JE

Hillfields

CW121NE

Harper Grove

CW123FE

Chaffinch Close

CW121DF

Brookside Road

CW121DS

Park Road

CW121NU

Surrey Drive

CW123FD

Partridge Close

CW123UQ

Magpie Close

CW124EE

Prospect Street

CW122GZ

Jasper Drive

CW121AD

Mill Street

CW121AH

Swan Bank

CW121FX

Roldane Close

CW121HA

Holford Street

CW121RX

Congleton West

CW122HP

Walfield Avenue

CW123DP

Wallworths Bank

CW123UR

Osprey Drive

CW121LR

Barn Road

CW121NY

Norfolk Road

CW121SF

Hampshire Close

CW122HG

Giantswood Lane

CW124AH

Priesty Court

CW124BN

Swan Street

CW124DG

Booth Street

CW121NP

Manchester Road

CW121SH

Essex Close

CW121SQ

Suffolk Close

CW123BT

Sherratt Close

CW123FB

Goldfinch Close

CW123GQ

Canal Road

CW123UF

Cherry Tree Way

CW124BP

Waggs Road

CW124EG

Astbury Street

CW124ER

West Road

CW123BY

Canal Street

CW121DP

Park Road

CW123AA

Canal Street

CW121DB

Princess Street

CW121HN

Rope Walk

CW121JB

Union Street

CW124AB

Chapel Street

CW121BG

High Street

CW121NW

Hillfields Close

CW121NX

Wiltshire Drive

CW122GY

Fairmill Grove

CW123RE

St Peters Road

Data Sources

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