Postcode insights

CW12 4WE

Hinckley Court

Congleton West

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Detailed insights for CW12 4WE

Overview

Postcode CW12 4WE 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW12 4WE.

Flood risk

No risk

Congleton West Heath near CW12 4WE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
4,083.1 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
264
92.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.1%
Chinese
5
1.75%
Bangladeshi
4
1.4%
Irish
4
1.4%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.76%
No qualifications
44
18.57%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
57.81%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.25%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 4WE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW12 4WE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 20252, Hinckley Court, Congleton, CW12 4WETerracedFreehold£395,000
16 May 20256, Hornby Drive, Congleton, CW12 4WBDetachedLeasehold£395,000
20 Mar 20252, Hornby Drive, Congleton, CW12 4WBDetachedLeasehold£400,000
28 Mar 202510, Barnett Grove, Congleton, CW12 4WFDetachedLeasehold£420,000
09 Feb 202640, Cumberland Road, Congleton, CW12 4PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the CW12 4WE 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 4WE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Quinta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCongleton High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBlack Firs Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW12 4WE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyWest Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miAldiWest Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miIcelandUnits N and O West Heath Shopping Centre, Congleton, CW12 4NBWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTesco ExpressWest Road, Cheshire East, CW12 4HBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4WE, 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 Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW12 4WE

Is CW12 4WE (Congleton West Heath) safe?

The area around CW12 4WE 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 4WE?

The median sale price around CW12 4WE 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 4WE?

There are 6 schools close to CW12 4WE, including The Quinta Primary School (Good), Congleton High School (Good) and Black Firs Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW12 4WE?

CW12 4WE 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 4WE (Congleton West Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW12 4WE 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.