Postcode insights

CW12 3UN

Rookery Drive

Congleton West

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Detailed insights for CW12 3UN

Overview

Postcode CW12 3UN 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 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 nearest station is Congleton, about 0.7 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 17,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% 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 3UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Congleton Town near CW12 3UN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW12 3UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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

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 3UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 3UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 20259, Siskin Way, Congleton, CW12 3UPDetachedFreehold£382,500
20 Feb 20252, Magpie Close, Congleton, CW12 3UQDetachedFreehold£465,000
30 May 20258, Osprey Drive, Congleton, CW12 3URSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,995
21 Mar 202513, Osprey Drive, Congleton, CW12 3URSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,995
16 Jul 20252, Quayside, Congleton, CW12 3ASDetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW12 3UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDaven Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMarlfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableAidenswood SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 3UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 3UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparCanal Road, Cheshire East, CW12 3ATWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miMorrisonsBridestone Shopping Centre, Cheshire East, CW12 1YJWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miSwan Bank Mini MarketSwan Bank, Cheshire East, CW12 1ANWalking directions to Swan Bank Mini Market

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 3UN, 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 027BE01018399
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2023-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CW12 3UN

Is CW12 3UN (Congleton Town) safe?

The area around CW12 3UN records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3UN?

The median sale price around CW12 3UN 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 3UN?

There are 7 schools close to CW12 3UN, including Daven Primary School (Requires improvement), Marlfields Primary School (Good) and Aidenswood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW12 3UN?

The closest station to CW12 3UN is Congleton, about 1,075 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW12 3UN?

CW12 3UN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW12 3UN (Congleton Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 3UN 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.