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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

CW124FP

Lake View

CW124QL

Eastcott Close

CW124DZ

West End Cottages

CW121HY

Derby Street

CW124UE

Congleton West

CW124HJ

Newcastle Road

CW124HR

Newcastle Road

CW124YR

Violet Close

CW121JD

Milk Street

CW124WJ

Atkin Close

CW124HZ

Ambleside Court

CW121LW

Whittaker Close

CW121LU

Dorset Close

CW121PJ

Varey Road

CW124BD

Wagg Street

CW124DL

Heywood Street

CW124ND

Heathfield Close

CW129EQ

Hopkins Close

CW124LG

Solly Crescent

CW124BA

Wagg Street

CW121DJ

Brookside Road

CW123AJ

Jubilee Road

CW121DB

Princess Street

CW124NA

Loachbrook Avenue

CW124TS

Walgrave Close

CW124JH

Keswick Court

CW121NB

Norbury Drive

CW124NW

Mallory Court

CW124PU

Three Fields Close

CW121JF

Wood Street

CW124XQ

Buckthorn Grove

CW124NB

Holmes Chapel Road

CW124AH

Priesty Court

CW124NZ

Turner Drive

CW124JR

Bowness Court

CW121EQ

Royle Street

CW122GY

Fairmill Grove

CW124LX

Ullswater Road

CW121JN

West Street

CW124AZ

Manor House Lane

CW121GU

Congleton West

CW121NJ

Lower Heath

CW121GP

Dobson Way

CW121SB

Berkshire Drive

CW121LY

Galloway Green

CW124ET

Garden Street

CW124NX

Holmes Chapel Road

CW121DS

Park Road

CW121NT

Jackson Road

CW121JZ

Overton Close

CW124EU

West Road

CW124PJ

Burgess Place

CW121LD

Rood Hill

CW121JR

West Street

CW124DQ

Forge Bank Drive

CW124DB

Wesley Court

CW121GQ

Dobson Way

Data Sources

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