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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 77 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
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

Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 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
Flats18£128,000
Terraced74£169,375
Semi-Detached87£260,000
Detached83£395,000

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

CW124LY

Coniston Avenue

CW124FR

Ennerdale Drive

CW121SA

Berkshire Drive

CW121EY

Park Street

CW124EL

Astbury Street

CW121HX

Springfields Drive

CW121NA

Rood Hill

CW121EW

Mill Street

CW121PN

Riverdane Road

CW121AG

Mill Street

CW124AG

The Vale

CW124JZ

Mereside Avenue

CW121TA

Wellington Close

CW124WD

Gosling Way

CW124PY

Back Lane

CW123UQ

Magpie Close

CW121NQ

Eagland Place

CW124JE

Ullswater Road

CW124JU

Padgbury Close

CW121ET

Market Square

CW124UN

Forge Croft Close

CW124EQ

Astbury Street

CW124XU

Orchard Manor Close

CW121GJ

Adler Road

CW124ZS

Honeysuckle Close

CW124EJ

Thistle Way

CW124PH

Cumberland Road

CW121PD

Sussex Place

CW123AA

Canal Street

CW122HX

Manchester Road

CW121AX

High Street

CW124LJ

Sandbach Road

CW124YF

Melton Drive

CW121HS

Belgrave Avenue

CW124UD

Chestnut Drive

CW121PE

Jackson Road

CW124QP

Longdown Road

CW121LN

Woodlands Avenue

CW123AD

Cole Hill Bank

CW124BB

Heath Road

CW121JS

West Street

CW123BT

Sherratt Close

CW121DA

Park Road

CW124EG

Astbury Street

CW124QT

Longdown Road

CW124NT

Oulton Drive

CW121HE

Antrobus Street

CW121DY

Mountbatten Way

CW124WE

Hinckley Court

CW124QH

Longdown Road

CW124TF

Sandbach Road

CW121LR

Clayton By Pass

CW121RS

Lawton Street

CW124LE

Heath Road

CW123AE

Canal Street

CW122PT

Whitehurst Way

CW121RP

Lawton Street

CW121HN

Rope Walk

CW121FZ

Washford Close

CW124GZ

Meadowfield Crescent

CW121TB

Hertford Close

CW124WB

Hornby Drive

CW121GT

Beartown Mews

CW124NU

Holmes Chapel Road

CW121AB

Mill Street

CW124FY

Obelisk Way

CW124ZT

Daisy Place

CW124PR

Elm Road

CW124EX

Lime Tree Avenue

CW124BU

Waggs Road

CW124BY

Banky Fields Crescent

CW124JF

Penrith Court

CW122HW

Tidnock Avenue

CW124AQ

Priesty Fields

CW124DR

Forge Wood Close

CW121RY

Swan Bank

CW121LQ

Rood Hill

CW124ZQ

Westheath Close

CW124EB

Parson Street

CW121EJ

Bank Street

CW124UW

Third Avenue

CW124DJ

Elizabeth Street

CW124JL

Rydal Court

CW123AL

Lowe Avenue

CW124FL

Ennerdale Drive

CW124WF

Barnett Grove

CW124BT

Waggs Road

CW121NR

Macclesfield Road

CW121HU

Belgrave Avenue

CW124BQ

The Crescent

CW124XE

Congleton West

CW121GH

Whitebeam Close

CW121LT

Rutland Close

CW124LW

Sandbach Road

CW121HW

Horace Lawton Court

CW124NR

Birch Road

CW124QU

Churchill Close

CW124UA

Chestnut Drive

CW121JG

Mill Green

CW124DH

Silk Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.