Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW12 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1AL.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences169
Public order55
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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Marlfields Primary School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Daven Primary School

Requires Improvement162 pupils0.6 km
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Eaton Bank Academy

Good996 pupils1.4 km
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Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

Inadequate83 pupils1.4 km
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Buglawton Primary School

Good207 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion & Swan Hotel0.1 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
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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