Postcode CW12 1GL 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 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 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Congleton Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Congleton Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from CW12 1GL.
Congleton Town near CW12 1GL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1GL postcode area, located within Congleton Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 1GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Manchester Road, Cheshire East, CW12 2HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Manchester Road, Congleton, CW12 1NP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | JP Stores | 64 Havannah Street, Congleton, CW12 2AT | Walking directions to JP Stores |
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 1GL, 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.