Postcode insights

CW12 4JU

Padgbury Close

Congleton West

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Detailed insights for CW12 4JU

Overview

Postcode CW12 4JU 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 West Heath area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Congleton West Heath is £54,076 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Astbury Mere Country Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Congleton West Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Congleton West Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Congleton West Heath is £54,076 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from CW12 4JU.

Flood risk

High

Congleton West Heath near CW12 4JU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Congleton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW12 4JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAstbury Mere Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Astbury Mere Country Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,352.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-42%)
Burglary
3.78(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-82%)
Public order
2.7(-73%)
Other theft
2.16(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
84.54%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
23
7.26%
Other White
7
2.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.58%
Indian
4
1.26%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
36.4%
No qualifications
61
22.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.6%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.62%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
65%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.57%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 4JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 4JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Sept 202523, Newby Court, Congleton, CW12 4JSOtherFreehold£1,000
29 Aug 202516, Sweet Briar Court, Congleton, CW12 4GYDetachedFreehold£320,000
08 Aug 202515, Sweet Briar Court, Congleton, CW12 4GYDetachedFreehold£360,000
16 May 202517, Sweet Briar Court, Congleton, CW12 4GYDetachedFreehold£470,000
31 Mar 202511, Sweet Briar Court, Congleton, CW12 4GYDetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the CW12 4JU postcode area, located within Congleton West Heath, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW12 4JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryThe Quinta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAstbury St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableAidenswood SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 4JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 4JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalPadgbury Lane, Cheshire East, CW12 4HXWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4JU, 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 West HeathE02003817
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 028DE01018410
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW12 4JU

Is CW12 4JU (Congleton West Heath) safe?

The area around CW12 4JU records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CW12 4JU?

The median sale price around CW12 4JU in Congleton West Heath is £256,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 237 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW12 4JU?

There are 6 schools close to CW12 4JU, including The Quinta Primary School (Good), Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Aidenswood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW12 4JU?

CW12 4JU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW12 4JU (Congleton West Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 4JU 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.