CW12 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Congleton in Congleton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW12 1AF has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00092855 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW12 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1AF.
286
41
£ 39,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CW12 1AF — age 41, 25% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1AF. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1AF is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Marlfields Primary School
Daven Primary School
Eaton Bank Academy
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Buglawton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Bonds Bakery0.1 km
- Mr P Barber0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Gather0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Antelope0.5 km
- Congleton RUFC0.5 km
- Rams Head0.3 km
- The Club0.3 km
- The Counting House0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hot Spot0.3 km
- Indian Spice0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco Superstore0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Beartown Spices0.1 km
- Beijing City0.3 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.5 km
- New Ruby0.1 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.6 km
- Kidsgrove8.8 km
- Alsager9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Antrobus Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Antrobus Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121AF · Data under Open Government Licence