Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

HIGH STREET, CW12 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CW12 1BL.

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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 1BL 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 1BL is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km 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 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1BL 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 1BL. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CW12 1BL is above average at 103 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 offences179
Public order61
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Daven Primary School

Requires Improvement162 pupils0.4 km
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Marlfields Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.6 km
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Eaton Bank Academy

Good996 pupils1.3 km
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Buglawton Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km
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Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

Inadequate83 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Bonds Bakery0.4 km
  • Mr P Barber0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.2 km
  • Gather0.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion & Swan Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Antelope0.2 km
  • Congleton RUFC0.2 km
  • Rams Head0.5 km
  • The Club0.1 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
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Beartown Spices0.4 km
  • Beijing City0.4 km
  • Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.1 km
  • Cheeky Chicken0.2 km
  • New Ruby0.5 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton1.3 km
  • Kidsgrove8.8 km
  • Alsager9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.0 km
  • Market Street Alighting Only0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km