Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

FOUNDRY BANK, CW12 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY BANK, CW12 1EE.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CW12 1EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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Area Character

CW12 1EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW12 1EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foundry Bank, 0.3km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton East ward and the Congleton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW12 1EE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00092848 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1EE. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1EE is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences202
Public order73
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Daven Primary School

Requires Improvement162 pupils0.4 km
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km
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Marlfields Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Buglawton Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Eaton Bank Academy

Good996 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Bonds Bakery0.7 km
  • Mr P Barber0.4 km
  • Chatwins0.5 km
  • Crema Deli-Cafe0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion & Swan Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Antelope0.2 km
  • Congleton RUFC0.1 km
  • Rams Head0.6 km
  • The Club0.4 km
  • The Counting House0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Hot Spot0.4 km
  • Indian Spice0.4 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Pup Cups Cafe0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Beartown Spices0.7 km
  • Beijing City0.5 km
  • Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.3 km
  • Cheeky Chicken0.2 km
  • New Ruby0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton1.2 km
  • Kidsgrove9.0 km
  • Alsager10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Spragg Street0.1 km
  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Wells Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Wells Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Mountbatten Way0.2 km