Postcode insights

CW12 4PR

Elm Road

Congleton West

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Detailed insights for CW12 4PR

Overview

Postcode CW12 4PR 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.6 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 West Heath is £54,076 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Astbury Mere Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Congleton West Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Congleton West Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

Approximately 19.0% 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 239 ft away from CW12 4PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Congleton West Heath near CW12 4PR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
2,010.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.26(-40%)
Shoplifting
15.01(+160%)
Public order
7.25(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-42%)
Drugs
3.62(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
98.25%
Indian
1
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.44%
Irish
1
0.44%
Other White
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
32.67%
No qualifications
48
23.76%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.42%
Apprenticeship
15
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
53.45%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25%
Other social rented
18
15.52%
Social rents from council
4
3.45%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 4PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 4PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202616, Elm Road, Congleton, CW12 4PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
11 Dec 20259, Greenway, Congleton, CW12 4PSDetachedFreehold£308,000
29 Apr 202511, Greenway, Congleton, CW12 4PSDetachedFreehold£270,000
08 Aug 202511, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4HHTerracedFreehold£121,000
15 Aug 2025Leader House, Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate, Congleton, CW12 4TROtherFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the CW12 4PR postcode area, located within Congleton West Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW12 4PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAidenswood SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThe Quinta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySaint Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW12 4PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 4PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWest Road, Cheshire East, CW12 4HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAldiWest Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miIcelandUnits N and O West Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWest Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking 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 4PR, 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 028CE01018409
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW12 4PR

Is CW12 4PR (Congleton West Heath) safe?

The area around CW12 4PR 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CW12 4PR?

The median sale price around CW12 4PR 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 4PR?

There are 7 schools close to CW12 4PR, including Aidenswood School (Outstanding), The Quinta Primary School (Good) and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW12 4PR?

CW12 4PR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 4PR 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).

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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.