Postcode CW12 4BG 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 high crime levels, with around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Astbury Mere Country Park.
Congleton Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Congleton Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW12 4BG.
Congleton Town near CW12 4BG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Astbury Mere Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Astbury Mere Country Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £390,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £260,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 66 | £159,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 21 | £129,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 4BG.
In the CW12 4BG postcode area, located within Congleton Town, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 4BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West Street Store | West Street, Cheshire East, CW12 1JP | Walking directions to West Street Store |
| 0.2 mi | Swan Bank Mini Market | Swan Bank, Cheshire East, CW12 1AN | Walking directions to Swan Bank Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bridestone Shopping Centre, Cheshire East, CW12 1YJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Barn Road, Congleton, CW12 1LR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | West Road, Cheshire East, CW12 4HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4BG, 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
The area around CW12 4BG records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around CW12 4BG in Congleton Town is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 237 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CW12 4BG, including Marlfields Primary School (Good), Aidenswood School (Outstanding) and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CW12 4BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 4BG 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).
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.