CW12 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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.
CW12 1BU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00092857 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW12 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1BU.
309
49
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW12 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CW12 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BU. The average age is 48.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1BU is above average at 99 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
Daven Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Marlfields Primary School
Eaton Bank Academy
Buglawton Primary School
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Bonds Bakery0.3 km
- Mr P Barber0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Gather0.1 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Antelope0.3 km
- Congleton RUFC0.2 km
- Rams Head0.4 km
- The Club0.2 km
- The Counting House0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hot Spot0.1 km
- Indian Spice0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.2 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beartown Spices0.3 km
- Beijing City0.3 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.1 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
- New Ruby0.4 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.4 km
- Kidsgrove8.9 km
- Alsager9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station Alighting Only0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121BU · Data under Open Government Licence