CW12 1AL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW12 1AL has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00092828 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW12 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1AL.
234
45
£ 39,800 /yr
56%
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
CW12 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1AL. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1AL is above average at 92 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 Ltd0.1 km
- Bonds Bakery0.1 km
- Mr P Barber0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.0 km
- Gather0.2 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 Head0.4 km
- The Club0.2 km
- The Counting House0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hot Spot0.2 km
- Indian Spice0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.1 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Beartown Spices0.1 km
- Beijing City0.3 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.5 km
- New Ruby0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.6 km
- Kidsgrove8.8 km
- Alsager9.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Market Street Alighting Only0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121AL · Data under Open Government Licence