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Congleton West

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About

Congleton West ward encompasses the historic market town centre and extends across residential neighbourhoods to the western edges of the town. The area includes the Dane-in-Shaw Brook and stretches towards the A34, containing a mix of local retail, civic buildings, and housing estates. The layout is defined by the River Dane to the south and the Macclesfield Canal, which runs through its northern section.

The ward is anchored by the town's traditional core around the High Street and Lawton Street. A notable local landmark is the town's unusual 19th-century bear pit, a remnant of a historical society. The area also contains several parks, including the green spaces along the canal towpath and the West Heath fields, providing recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Congleton West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Congleton West is £50,447 per year. There are 8 schools in Congleton West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Congleton West is home to around 14,264 people, with a population density of about 2,508.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Congleton West Population
14,264
Population density
2,508.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.89(+7%)
Public order
10.17(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-59%)
Shoplifting
6.03(+6%)
Other theft
5.54(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,379
93.79%
Other White
259
1.82%
Irish
105
0.74%
Indian
75
0.53%
Other Asian
61
0.43%
Total population: 14,265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,068
33.91%
Level 3 (A level)
2,248
18.74%
No qualifications
1,932
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,629
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 11,996

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,767
41.7%
Owns with a mortgage
2,119
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
836
12.6%
Other social rented
589
8.88%
Other forms of private rent
123
1.85%
Total households: 6,636

Property prices in Congleton West

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Congleton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Congleton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£383,250
Flats21£133,000
Semi-Detached76£257,500
Terraced68£168,750

10 years median price trend in Congleton West

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

All postcodes in Congleton West

CW121PL

Riverdane Road

CW124AZ

Manor House Lane

CW129EX

Hopkins Close

CW124LJ

Sandbach Road

CW124XU

Orchard Manor Close

CW121DJ

Brookside Road

CW121YJ

Victoria Street

CW121LE

West Road

CW121LX

Daisybank Drive

CW121SG

Somerset Close

CW124PN

Ash Grove

CW124PW

Orchard Way

CW124TZ

Maple Close

CW124WE

Hinckley Court

CW121AG

Mill Street

CW121GB

Danebridge Place

CW121JY

West Street

CW121NN

Lower Heath

CW121PD

Sussex Place

CW121PE

Jackson Road

CW124LP

Padgbury Lane

CW124QA

Congleton West

CW124YE

Chatsworth Drive

CW121AX

High Street

CW124JL

Rydal Court

CW124ET

Garden Street

CW124JU

Padgbury Close

CW124JZ

Mereside Avenue

CW124EF

Astbury Street

CW121FS

Mill Green

CW121HS

Belgrave Avenue

CW121LL

Ascot Close

CW124LA

Sandbach Road

CW124WN

Thomson Gardens

CW121DR

Park View

CW121EW

Mill Street

CW123AD

Cole Hill Bank

CW124EX

Lime Tree Avenue

CW124JJ

Ullswater Road

CW124RZ

Apple Close

CW124UB

Chestnut Drive

CW121LP

Daisybank Drive

CW121AP

Duke Street

CW121DY

Mountbatten Way

CW121GJ

Adler Road

CW121GT

Beartown Mews

CW123FZ

Elvington Close

CW124AS

Tudor Way

CW124EJ

Thistle Way

CW124JP

Langdale Court

CW121PF

Eaton Bank

CW124BJ

Crescent Road

CW124ED

Parson Street

CW124FD

The Mount

CW121LW

Whittaker Close

CW121PH

Varey Road

CW121AS

Bridge Street

CW121GU

Congleton West

CW122PT

Whitehurst Way

CW123UP

Siskin Way

CW124FP

Lake View

CW124HT

Fol Hollow

CW124NF

Holmes Chapel Road

CW122JB

Wheatfield Place

CW121FY

Highbank Road

CW121HR

Royle Street

CW121JN

West Street

CW124DL

Heywood Street

CW121JF

Wood Street

CW124DS

Blake Street

CW124FA

Harebell Drive

CW124HY

Arnside Avenue

CW124JH

Keswick Court

CW124LQ

Blythe Avenue

CW124LR

Padgbury Lane

CW124QY

Elmwood Drive

CW121GD

Mill Green

CW121JP

West Street

CW121JZ

Overton Close

CW121LG

Rood Hill

CW121TA

Wellington Close

CW124AG

The Vale

CW124HN

Newcastle Road

CW124HU

Padgbury Lane

CW124PS

Greenway

CW124UH

Williamson Close

CW121EJ

Bank Street

CW121JE

Hillfields

CW121NE

Harper Grove

CW124HZ

Ambleside Court

CW124LG

Solly Crescent

CW121DF

Brookside Road

CW121DS

Park Road

CW121NU

Surrey Drive

CW124HB

Holmes Chapel Road

CW124QH

Longdown Road

CW123UQ

Magpie Close

CW124BL

Forge Lane

CW124BX

Meadow Avenue

CW124EE

Prospect Street

Data Sources

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