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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

CW122GZ

Jasper Drive

CW121AD

Mill Street

CW121AH

Swan Bank

CW124JN

Kendal Court

CW124ND

Heathfield Close

CW124NT

Oulton Drive

CW124PR

Elm Road

CW121FX

Roldane Close

CW121HA

Holford Street

CW121RX

Congleton West

CW122HP

Walfield Avenue

CW123DP

Wallworths Bank

CW123UR

Osprey Drive

CW124BZ

Banky Fields

CW124FR

Ennerdale Drive

CW124LX

Ullswater Road

CW124LY

Coniston Avenue

CW124UN

Forge Croft Close

CW121LR

Barn Road

CW121NY

Norfolk Road

CW121SF

Hampshire Close

CW122HG

Giantswood Lane

CW124AH

Priesty Court

CW124BN

Swan Street

CW124DG

Booth Street

CW124JX

Newcastle Road

CW124WH

Richards Grove

CW124XR

Heather Place

CW121NP

Manchester Road

CW121SH

Essex Close

CW121SQ

Suffolk Close

CW123BT

Sherratt Close

CW124BP

Waggs Road

CW124EG

Astbury Street

CW124ER

West Road

CW124NA

Loachbrook Avenue

CW124QS

Longdown Road

CW124XJ

Back Lane

CW123BY

Canal Street

CW121DP

Park Road

CW124TS

Walgrave Close

CW123AA

Canal Street

CW121DB

Princess Street

CW121HN

Rope Walk

CW121JB

Union Street

CW124AB

Chapel Street

CW124DA

Stony Lane

CW124LT

Brooklands Road

CW124PH

Cumberland Road

CW129FL

Congleton West

CW121BG

High Street

CW121NW

Hillfields Close

CW121NX

Wiltshire Drive

CW122GY

Fairmill Grove

CW124AW

Sandy Lane

CW124DJ

Elizabeth Street

CW124DT

Lumpy Street

CW124ZR

Blossom Gate Drive

CW121BL

High Street

CW121NA

Rood Hill

CW123AH

New Street

CW124AQ

Priesty Fields

CW124EQ

Astbury Street

CW124JA

Troutbeck Avenue

CW124YP

Bilberry Way

CW129FA

Congleton West

CW124TF

Sandbach Road

CW121AN

Swan Bank

CW124LZ

Grasmere Avenue

CW124YF

Melton Drive

CW121FZ

Washford Close

CW124AN

Moody Street

CW124BU

Waggs Road

CW124LL

Sandbach Road

CW124PT

Radnor Close

CW124ZQ

Westheath Close

CW129AY

Hopkins Close

CW123AF

Burslam Street

CW121AB

Mill Street

CW121DE

Stonehouse Green

CW121EQ

Royle Street

CW121JS

West Street

CW121NG

Salford Place

CW122HT

Manchester Road

CW123UL

Congleton West

CW124AA

Canal Street

CW121FU

Barn Road

CW121GX

Congleton West

CW121HQ

Cross Street

CW124AY

Moody Street

CW124FZ

Westholme Close

CW124HD

West Road

CW124TW

Greenfield Road

CW124UF

Hawthorne Close

CW121BN

High Street

CW121GR

Dobson Way

CW123QX

Kestrel Close

CW123UJ

Falcon Drive

CW124DH

Silk Street

CW124DU

Davenport Street

Data Sources

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