CW12 1BD is an active urban area on High Street, 0.0km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00092828 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CW12 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CW12 1BD.
234
45
£ 39,800 /yr
56%
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 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £211k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1BD is above average at 110 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
Marlfields Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic 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 Bakery0.4 km
- Mr P Barber0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Gather0.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Antelope0.2 km
- Congleton RUFC0.3 km
- Rams Head0.5 km
- The Club0.1 km
- The Counting House0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hot Spot0.0 km
- Indian Spice0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Beartown Spices0.4 km
- Beijing City0.4 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.1 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
- New Ruby0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.4 km
- Kidsgrove8.8 km
- Alsager9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street Alighting Only0.0 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121BD · Data under Open Government Licence