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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

CW124JF

Penrith Court

CW121NF

Maskery Place

CW124BH

Lion Street

CW124NP

Oakleigh Court

CW124NX

Holmes Chapel Road

CW129FJ

Congleton West

CW121EA

The Meadows

CW121HG

Antrobus Street

CW121HU

Belgrave Avenue

CW121NQ

Eagland Place

CW121YZ

Rood Hill

CW122FF

Hopkins Close

CW124NS

Box Lane

CW124PA

Delamere Road

CW124UU

Oakworth Close

CW124XE

Congleton West

CW121EP

Bark Street

CW123AL

Lowe Avenue

CW124AF

Howey Hill

CW124EB

Parson Street

CW124NL

Quinta Road

CW129DW

Hopkins Close

CW121AR

Little Street

CW121LS

Daisybank Drive

CW122HU

Manchester Road

CW122PU

Bradshaw Drive

CW124EU

West Road

CW124EW

Pavilion Way

CW124UA

Chestnut Drive

CW121AL

Swan Bank

CW121EY

Park Street

CW121HB

Antrobus Street

CW124HA

Holmesville Avenue

CW124NW

Mallory Court

CW121HZ

Derby Street

CW121LA

Broadhurst Lane

CW121PA

Norfolk Road

CW121SA

Berkshire Drive

CW121TB

Hertford Close

CW124DW

John Street

CW124FH

Westbourne Mews

CW124PF

Leamington Road

CW124QP

Longdown Road

CW129AH

Hopkins Close

CW121HL

Royle Street

CW123RF

The Moorings

CW124BQ

The Crescent

CW124JB

Windermere Drive

CW124PZ

Elmy Avenue

CW124YL

Beech Close

CW121GQ

Dobson Way

CW121LY

Galloway Green

CW122HW

Tidnock Avenue

CW124EA

Ruskin Road

CW124BD

Wagg Street

CW124UE

Congleton West

CW129FN

Congleton West

Data Sources

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