Postcode insights

CW12 2HS

Marton Close

Congleton West

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Detailed insights for CW12 2HS

Overview

Postcode CW12 2HS 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 average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Congleton Town is £47,546 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Congleton Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from CW12 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Congleton Town near CW12 2HS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
2,594.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.66(-10%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-31%)
Burglary
3.28(-41%)
Public order
2.05(-80%)
Other crime
2.05(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
378
96.43%
Chinese
4
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.51%
Indian
1
0.26%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
27.84%
No qualifications
66
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
100
56.82%
Owns with a mortgage
50
28.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.36%
Shared ownership
2
1.14%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.14%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Congleton West

Median price£256,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)237
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £335K

Based on 237 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Congleton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £616,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£390,000£317
Semi-Detached86£260,000£290
Terraced66£159,000£219
Flats21£129,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Congleton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£117,500£164,875£133,463
2017£284,995£115,000£179,950£122,500
2018£280,000£114,500£176,250£120,000
2019£304,995£122,000£200,000£143,000
2020£329,495£124,000£202,000£142,500
2021£349,995£128,500£210,000£135,000
2022£375,995£137,500£246,000£170,000
2023£380,000£140,000£244,995£161,400
2024£382,500£145,000£238,500£152,750
2025£392,500£129,000£257,500£167,500
2026£397,500£124,750£264,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Congleton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£168£195£157
2017£225£182£198£166
2018£234£178£194£159
2019£244£186£230£168
2020£245£201£243£182
2021£264£198£240£187
2022£284£205£269£206
2023£299£218£281£219
2024£310£213£281£207
2025£310£212£281£219
2026£312£224£312£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Congleton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20256, Marton Close, Congleton, CW12 2HSDetachedFreehold£310,000
23 May 20252, Marton Close, Congleton, CW12 2HSDetachedFreehold£250,000
03 Oct 202578, Lomas Way, Congleton, CW12 2FZTerracedLeasehold£67,500
22 Oct 202511, Lomas Way, Congleton, CW12 2GHDetachedFreehold£359,995
06 Feb 202567, Manchester Road, Congleton, CW12 2HTDetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the CW12 2HS postcode area, located within Congleton Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW12 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryEaton Bank AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableEsland Daven SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHavannah Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodManchester Road, Cheshire East, CW12 2HTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miMorrisons DailyManchester Road, Congleton, CW12 1NPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW12 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Louise Hall

Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

George Hayes

Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Heather Seddon

Congleton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Russell

Congleton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCongletonE14001178
WardCongleton WestE05008619
ParishCongletonE04013181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Congleton TownE02003816
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 027DE01018403
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW12 2HS

Is CW12 2HS (Congleton Town) safe?

The area around CW12 2HS records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW12 2HS?

The median sale price around CW12 2HS in Congleton Town is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 237 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW12 2HS?

There are 5 schools close to CW12 2HS, including Eaton Bank Academy (Good), Esland Daven School (Requires improvement) and Havannah Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW12 2HS?

CW12 2HS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW12 2HS (Congleton Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 2HS is Sarah Russell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emma Louise Hall (Conservative and Unionist Party), George Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Heather Seddon (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.