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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11% 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 7 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
77
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
41.85(+12%)
Public order
11.78(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-64%)
Shoplifting
5.4(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-41%)
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

Median price£256,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)237
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £335K

Based on 237 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Congleton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £616,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Congleton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£390,000£317
Semi-Detached86£260,000£290
Terraced66£159,000£219
Flats21£129,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Congleton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£117,500£164,875£133,463
2017£284,995£115,000£179,950£122,500
2018£280,000£114,500£176,250£120,000
2019£304,995£122,000£200,000£143,000
2020£329,495£124,000£202,000£142,500
2021£349,995£128,500£210,000£135,000
2022£375,995£137,500£246,000£170,000
2023£380,000£140,000£244,995£161,400
2024£382,500£145,000£238,500£152,750
2025£392,500£129,000£257,500£167,500
2026£397,500£124,750£264,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£168£195£157
2017£225£182£198£166
2018£234£178£194£159
2019£244£186£230£168
2020£245£201£243£182
2021£264£198£240£187
2022£284£205£269£206
2023£299£218£281£219
2024£310£213£281£207
2025£310£212£281£219
2026£312£224£312£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Congleton West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Congleton West

Is Congleton West safe?

Congleton West records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Congleton West?

The median sale price in Congleton West is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 237 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Congleton West?

Congleton West has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Congleton West?

Congleton West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Congleton West sits around rank 20,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Congleton West?

The average household income in Congleton West is around £50,447 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Congleton West?

Congleton West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Emma Louise Hall (Conservative and Unionist Party), George Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Heather Seddon (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Congleton West

CW123AF

Burslam Street

CW121FU

Barn Road

CW124FW

Pomona Close

CW124JY

Walnut Rise

CW122HQ

Giantswood Lane

CW121FY

Highbank Road

CW121NP

Manchester Road

CW122PX

Wilson Grove

CW121AH

Swan Bank

CW122HN

Tidnock Avenue

CW121DR

Park View

CW121HH

South Street

CW124DD

Ormiston Way

CW124AS

Tudor Way

CW121HA

Holford Street

CW123UL

Congleton West

CW124DG

Booth Street

CW121HJ

River Street

CW129AY

Hopkins Close

CW121BA

High Street

CW124DW

John Street

CW121NW

Hillfields Close

CW124BW

Swan Street

CW121BG

High Street

CW124AN

Moody Street

CW124AW

Sandy Lane

CW124DP

Egerton Street

CW124GY

Sweet Briar Court

CW121DL

Mountbatten Way

CW124HH

West Road

CW124AF

Howey Hill

CW124QY

Elmwood Drive

CW124XS

Congleton West

CW124JA

Troutbeck Avenue

CW124EN

Valley View

CW124HT

Fol Hollow

CW124AE

Howey Lane

CW124QR

Longdown Road

CW124DX

Davenport Street

CW121LS

Daisybank Drive

CW124HY

Arnside Avenue

CW124QX

Naseby Road

CW124NE

Holmes Chapel Road

CW124UB

Chestnut Drive

CW124BG

Crescent Road

CW124TU

Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate

CW124PB

Stopsley Close

CW123UR

Osprey Drive

CW124HL

Newcastle Road

CW124EZ

Burnet Place

CW124LZ

Grasmere Avenue

CW124AJ

Priesty Fields

CW124LT

Brooklands Road

CW121AP

Duke Street

CW124YH

Melton Close

CW123RF

The Moorings

CW124PS

Greenway

CW124JB

Windermere Drive

CW121AS

Bridge Street

CW124QW

Firbeck Close

CW124UJ

Poplar Close

CW121LX

Daisybank Drive

CW124BS

Nelson Street

CW123UN

Rookery Drive

CW124GU

The Westlands

CW124DT

Lumpy Street

CW121AU

High Street

CW124NF

Holmes Chapel Road

CW123FZ

Elvington Close

CW124BP

Waggs Road

CW124PN

Ash Grove

CW121JP

West Street

CW124ZR

Blossom Gate Drive

CW121ND

Eardley Crescent

CW124FZ

Westholme Close

CW124HA

Holmesville Avenue

CW121GX

Congleton West

CW124BJ

Crescent Road

CW121BN

High Street

CW121HT

Belgrave Avenue

CW121AL

Swan Bank

CW124LR

Padgbury Lane

CW124UQ

Back Lane

CW124LP

Padgbury Lane

CW124DN

John Street

CW121JJ

Royle Park

CW124EH

The Westlands

CW121GB

Danebridge Place

CW124FD

The Mount

CW124TW

Greenfield Road

CW124JN

Kendal Court

CW121LG

Rood Hill

CW121BP

Market Street

CW121GL

Clitheroe Place

CW121SE

Somerset Close

CW121XD

Bridestone Shopping Centre

CW121SH

Essex Close

CW124PL

Birch Court

CW123DP

Wallworths Bank

CW124YP

Bilberry Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.