Postcode CW12 1FU is located in an urban city, within the Congleton West ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Congleton Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year. The nearest station is Congleton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Congleton Park.
Congleton Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Congleton Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from CW12 1FU.
Congleton Town near CW12 1FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Congleton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Congleton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Congleton Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 18 | £128,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £169,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £260,000 |
| Detached | 83 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Congleton West
In the CW12 1FU postcode area, located within Congleton Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 1FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Barn Road, Congleton, CW12 1LR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Barn Road, Congleton, CW12 1LJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Barn Road, Cheshire East, CW12 1LJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | West Street Store | West Street, Cheshire East, CW12 1JP | Walking directions to West Street Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bridestone Shopping Centre, Cheshire East, CW12 1YJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW12 1FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Louise Hall
Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023
George Hayes
Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Heather Seddon
Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Russell
Congleton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.