CW12 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.2km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00092855 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, CW12 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, CW12 1AB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW12 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1AB is above average at 102 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
Buglawton Primary School
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Bonds Bakery0.2 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 Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Antelope0.5 km
- Congleton RUFC0.4 km
- Rams Head0.3 km
- The Club0.3 km
- The Counting House0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hot Spot0.3 km
- Indian Spice0.2 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
22 nearby- Beartown Spices0.2 km
- Beijing City0.2 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.5 km
- New Ruby0.2 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.6 km
- Kidsgrove8.9 km
- Alsager9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Antrobus Street0.1 km
- Antrobus Street0.1 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121AB · Data under Open Government Licence