Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

BARK STREET, CW12 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARK STREET, CW12 1EP.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW12 1EP 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CW12 1EP — age 49, 46% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CW12 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bark Street, 0.1km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.

Day-to-day life in CW12 1EP has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00092857 (shared with 56 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 1EP. 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

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,000

2 sales · Mean £ 92,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CW12 1EP 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.

Violence and sexual offences188
Public order72
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft26

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 pupils0.6 km
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Marlfields Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Eaton Bank Academy

Good996 pupils1.2 km
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Buglawton Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Bonds Bakery0.5 km
  • Mr P Barber0.2 km
  • Chatwins0.3 km
  • Crema Deli-Cafe0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion & Swan Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Antelope0.2 km
  • Congleton RUFC0.1 km
  • Rams Head0.5 km
  • The Club0.2 km
  • The Counting House0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Hot Spot0.1 km
  • Indian Spice0.2 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Pup Cups Cafe0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Beartown Spices0.5 km
  • Beijing City0.4 km
  • Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.1 km
  • Cheeky Chicken0.2 km
  • New Ruby0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton1.3 km
  • Kidsgrove8.9 km
  • Alsager9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station Alighting Only0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km