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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

CW124ER

West Road

CW124BL

Forge Lane

CW124AY

Moody Street

CW124BE

Fountain Street

CW124EY

West Road

CW124GW

Newcastle Road

CW124JQ

Ullswater Road

CW121RX

Congleton West

CW121JB

Union Street

CW124JG

Thirlmere Court

CW124NS

Box Lane

CW121AD

Mill Street

CW124WN

Thomson Gardens

CW121DF

Brookside Road

CW124NP

Oakleigh Court

CW121PA

Norfolk Road

CW122HG

Giantswood Lane

CW124AA

Canal Street

CW124FA

Harebell Drive

CW122HT

Manchester Road

CW123AQ

Highfield Road

CW121HL

Royle Street

CW124ZZ

Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate

CW121GR

Dobson Way

CW123UH

Bullfinch Place

CW124NN

Birch Road

CW121LL

Ascot Close

CW121BU

Congleton West

CW124HN

Newcastle Road

CW122FG

Hopkins Close

CW121DN

The Meadows

CW121AN

Swan Bank

CW121PH

Varey Road

CW124UU

Oakworth Close

CW124PX

Back Lane

CW124PZ

Elmy Avenue

CW124JW

Kirkstone Court

CW121ER

Tanner Street

CW124WG

Galbraith Close

CW124YL

Beech Close

CW124DY

St James Avenue

CW124HB

Holmes Chapel Road

CW121SG

Somerset Close

CW124LL

Sandbach Road

CW129AH

Hopkins Close

CW124ED

Parson Street

CW123GT

Silver Street

CW124PQ

Bowden Close

CW124DU

Davenport Street

CW121DP

Park Road

CW122PP

Gorsty Way

CW124HU

Padgbury Lane

CW124WL

Parker Way

CW122HU

Manchester Road

CW124HS

Newcastle Road

CW129DW

Hopkins Close

CW121NF

Maskery Place

CW121BL

High Street

CW121GN

Aspen Close

CW124EF

Astbury Street

CW121LJ

Barn Road

CW124PE

Leamington Road

CW123UJ

Falcon Drive

CW124DA

Stony Lane

CW121LF

Banks Close

CW121AR

Little Street

CW124JP

Langdale Court

CW124QS

Longdown Road

CW121NG

Salford Place

CW124PW

Orchard Way

CW124EA

Ruskin Road

CW124HP

Newcastle Road

CW124LU

Brooklands Road

CW123QX

Kestrel Close

CW124LQ

Blythe Avenue

CW124AP

Moody Street

CW124XP

Congleton West

CW121YZ

Rood Hill

CW121RU

Lawton Street

CW121NE

Harper Grove

CW124XR

Heather Place

CW121EA

The Meadows

CW121HR

Royle Street

CW121UW

Varey Road

CW124QJ

Longdown Road

CW121LA

Broadhurst Lane

CW123UP

Siskin Way

CW124US

Stirling Close

CW124PF

Leamington Road

CW122HS

Marton Close

CW124JT

Turner Drive

CW121JY

West Street

CW124AB

Chapel Street

CW121GD

Mill Green

CW124WH

Richards Grove

CW124PG

Grosvenor Road

CW122JB

Wheatfield Place

CW123BY

Canal Street

CW124NJ

Birch Road

CW124RZ

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Data Sources

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