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Congleton Town

England / North West / Cheshire East / Congleton Town

About

Congleton is a market town in Cheshire East, located along the River Dane. The town has a mix of historic and modern elements, with landmarks like the 19th-century town hall and the medieval St Peter’s Church. The surrounding area includes green spaces such as Congleton Park and the nearby Peak District National Park.

The town centre features independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market. Transport links include the A34 and A54 roads, as well as a railway station connecting to Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. Local industries range from manufacturing to retail, with a focus on small businesses. The area also hosts events like the annual Congleton Carnival and food festivals.

Area overview

On average Congleton Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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 of residents in Congleton Town is £39,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Congleton Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £225,500 in Congleton Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £768,100.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£360,000
Flats15£133,000
Semi-Detached33£249,950
Terraced41£175,000

10 years price trend in Congleton Town

All postcodes in Congleton Town

CW123AH

Canal Road

CW124AQ

Priesty Fields

CW124DJ

Booth Street

CW124DT

Lumpy Street

CW124EQ

Astbury Street

CW121AN

Swan Bank

CW121FZ

Washford Close

CW124AN

Chapel Street

CW121GX

Congleton Town

CW121AB

Duke Street

CW121DE

Stonehouse Green

CW121EQ

Royle Street

CW121FU

Barn Road

CW121HQ

Cross Street

CW121JS

West Street

CW121NG

Salford Place

CW122HT

Manchester Road

CW123AF

Burslam Street

CW123UL

Congleton Town

CW124AA

Albert Place

CW124AY

Moody Street

CW121BN

High Street

CW121DG

Mountbatten Way

CW121GR

Dobson Way

CW121LF

Banks Close

CW121NL

Dane Bank Avenue

CW122PP

Congleton Town

CW124DH

Elizabeth Street

CW123QX

Bullfinch Place

CW123UJ

Falcon Drive

CW124DU

Davenport Street

CW121DT

Park Road

CW121ER

Tanner Street

CW121ET

Market Square

CW121LD

Milk Street

CW121PN

Riverdane Road

CW121RP

Bank Street

CW123AJ

Jubilee Road

CW124DX

Davenport Street

CW124DZ

Ruskin Road

CW124FW

Meadow Avenue

CW121AY

Bridge Street

CW121GL

Clitheroe Place

CW121LT

Rutland Close

CW121RY

Swan Bank

CW122PX

Manchester Road

CW123AN

Canal Road

CW124DN

Astbury Street

CW121BD

High Street

CW121HE

Antrobus Street

CW121JD

Milk Street

CW122HS

Marton Close

CW123SN

Canal Road

CW124AP

Moody Street

CW121GP

Dobson Way

CW121JJ

Rope Walk

CW121LZ

Biggs Way

CW121NT

Danebridge Place

CW121SE

Hampshire Close

CW123AQ

Highfield Road

CW124BT

Waggs Road

CW121HX

Springfield Drive

CW121JG

Mill Green

CW121NR

Jackson Road

CW123AE

Burslam Street

CW124DB

Fountain Street

CW121BP

Market Street

CW121FW

Dane Valley Road

CW121HW

Horace Lawton Court

CW121NH

Giantswood Lane

CW121PB

Devon Place

CW122HL

Lower Heath Avenue

CW124ES

Garden Street

CW124GU

The Westlands

CW121BA

High Street

CW121GH

Dobson Way

CW121LU

Dorset Close

CW121UW

Varey Road

CW123FA

Canal Road

CW124AE

Howey Lane

CW124EL

Astbury Street

CW121NB

Norbury Drive

CW121PL

Riverdane Road

CW123UH

Bullfinch Place

CW124AL

Congleton Town

CW124DY

St James Avenue

CW124GA

Ivy Gardens

CW121FR

Princess Street

CW121HF

North Street

CW121HJ

Back River Street

CW121JU

West Street

CW123AW

Shop Lane

CW124BA

Fountain Street

CW124BS

Nelson Street

CW121DL

Mountbatten Way

CW121HH

South Street

CW121JR

Antrobus Street

CW121PJ

Varey Road

CW124BE

Fountain Street

CW124EH

The Westlands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.