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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 231 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
Detached72£383,250
Flats19£135,000
Semi-Detached72£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

CW121LU

Dorset Close

CW124AE

Howey Lane

CW124EL

Astbury Street

CW124HH

West Road

CW124LU

Brooklands Road

CW124NG

Holmes Chapel Road

CW124NJ

Birch Road

CW124PG

Grosvenor Road

CW121UW

Varey Road

CW124DD

Ormiston Way

CW124LB

Sandbach Road

CW124NR

Birch Road

CW124TR

Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate

CW121EF

Cooper Street

CW124DY

St James Avenue

CW124GA

Ivy Gardens

CW124NZ

Turner Drive

CW124PQ

Bowden Close

CW124ZS

Honeysuckle Close

CW121FR

Stonehouse Green

CW121HJ

River Street

CW124BS

Nelson Street

CW124DR

Forge Wood Close

CW124LS

Greenacres Road

CW124PL

Birch Court

CW121NB

Norbury Drive

CW123UH

Bullfinch Place

CW124AL

Vale Walk

CW124PU

Three Fields Close

CW124QR

Longdown Road

CW121HF

North Street

CW121JU

Tanhouse Yard

CW124BA

Wagg Street

CW124WD

Gosling Way

CW121JR

West Street

CW124BE

Fountain Street

CW124EH

The Westlands

CW124HS

Newcastle Road

CW124LE

Heath Road

CW121DL

Mountbatten Way

CW121HH

South Street

CW121PJ

Varey Road

CW124TX

Laburnum Close

CW121AU

High Street

CW121BU

Congleton West

CW121LN

Woodlands Avenue

CW121NJ

Lower Heath

CW121UN

Daneside Business Park

CW122HJ

Lower Heath Avenue

CW122HQ

Giantswood Lane

CW124BG

Crescent Road

CW124DF

Ormiston Way

CW124FJ

Ennerdale Drive

CW124HR

Newcastle Road

CW124QL

Eastcott Close

CW121HP

Union Close

CW123GT

Silver Street

CW123YZ

Hopkins Close

CW124UR

Heydon Close

CW121DN

The Meadows

CW121LQ

Rood Hill

CW121ND

Eardley Crescent

CW121SD

Kent Drive

CW122FG

Hopkins Close

CW123UN

Rookery Drive

CW124DP

Egerton Street

CW124EY

West Road

CW124HX

Padgbury Lane

CW124PD

Malvern Close

CW124XQ

Buckthorn Grove

CW121BE

High Street

CW121ES

Kinsey Street

CW121GG

High Street

CW121RU

Lawton Street

CW124GW

Newcastle Road

CW124PE

Leamington Road

CW121GN

Aspen Close

CW121JX

Dane Street

CW124EN

Valley View

CW124FY

Obelisk Way

CW124NE

Holmes Chapel Road

CW124TY

Sycamore Avenue

CW121RS

Lawton Street

CW124AJ

Priesty Fields

CW124BW

Swan Street

CW124BY

Banky Fields Crescent

CW124HL

Newcastle Road

CW124JW

Kirkstone Court

CW124LD

Westville Drive

CW121DA

Park Road

CW121HT

Belgrave Avenue

CW121LJ

Barn Road

CW121XD

Bridestone Shopping Centre

CW124PX

Back Lane

CW124WJ

Atkin Close

CW121HY

Derby Street

CW121SB

Berkshire Drive

CW122HN

Tidnock Avenue

CW122HX

Manchester Road

CW124HP

Newcastle Road

Data Sources

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