Property profile

38Goldfinch Close

Map showing 38, Goldfinch Close, Congleton

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£280,000

Semi-Detached sold in Congleton East

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold23 May 2025
£280,000Change since last sale: −£0 (−0.1%)
Annualised change
−0.1% per yearCheshire East annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +4.3% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £282 per sq ft
£309 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£28 per sq ft (+9.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Congleton East
£250,000Estimate vs local median: +£30,000 (+12%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area84 m² / 904 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection27 Jul 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 May 2025£280,000+14%
30 Sept 2021£245,000+27%
25 Aug 2017£192,950-

Local market

Property prices in Congleton East

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 173
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £365K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Congleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Congleton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached71£370,000£306
Semi-Detached58£250,000£282
Terraced36£191,000£240
Flats8£140,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Congleton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£99,998£157,250£144,975
2017£285,000£90,000£173,500£137,000
2018£297,000£137,000£185,000£140,000
2019£306,000£91,000£169,000£146,000
2020£301,500£104,000£199,950£139,998
2021£319,995£101,950£215,500£141,750
2022£379,995£136,000£218,000£172,500
2023£390,000£118,500£220,000£214,000
2024£399,998£126,000£234,450£170,000
2025£380,500£117,000£259,500£177,498
2026£395,000£180,000£258,555£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£185£191£176
2017£229£191£204£178
2018£230£156£207£188
2019£224£187£198£174
2020£229£199£209£169
2021£257£200£235£202
2022£295£214£279£217
2023£302£195£259£241
2024£311£212£269£222
2025£310£225£276£220
2026£314£250£295£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Congleton East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 3FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 3FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 202623, Goldfinch Close, Congleton, CW12 3FBDetachedFreehold£450,000
23 May 202538, Goldfinch Close, Congleton, CW12 3FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
18 Jul 202541, Kestrel Close, Congleton, CW12 3FADetachedFreehold£313,000
28 May 20259, Siskin Way, Congleton, CW12 3UPDetachedFreehold£382,500
16 Jul 20252, Quayside, Congleton, CW12 3ASDetachedFreehold£310,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold107 m²£294,000 (2020)
3, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold116 m²£315,000 (2019)
11, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold110 m²£87,500 (1996)
15, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold131 m²£238,000 (2003)
19, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold127 m²£94,450 (1996)
23 Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold124 m²£450,000 (2026)
24 Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold141 m²£315,000 (2018)
27 Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold175 m²£105,950 (1996)
29, Goldfinch Close, CongletonFreehold87 m²£283,000 (2023)
32 Goldfinch Close, Congleton, CongletonFreehold121 m²£300,000 (2021)

Area insights for CW12 3FB

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Overview

Postcode CW12 3FB is located in an urban city, within the Congleton East area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Congleton Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year. The median sale price in Congleton East is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Congleton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Congleton Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,544 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Congleton Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW12 3FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Congleton Town near CW12 3FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Congleton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW12 3FB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Congleton

N/A

Walking directions to Congleton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
2,760.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.43(+124%)
Public order
28.38(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+14%)
Other theft
9.65(+46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
489
95.69%
Chinese
9
1.76%
Indian
6
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.59%
African
2
0.39%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
194
49.36%
Level 3 (A level)
81
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
12.72%
No qualifications
28
7.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
113
56.78%
Owns outright
61
30.65%
Other social rented
12
6.03%
Shared ownership
5
2.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.01%
Total households: 199

Schools

In the CW12 3FB postcode area, located within Congleton Town, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CW12 3FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryDaven Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryMarlfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.8 miNot applicableAidenswood SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW12 3FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 3FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparCanal Road, Cheshire East, CW12 3ATWalking directions to Spar