CW12 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW12 1DF offers 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00092855 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW12 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1DF.
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 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1DF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1DF is above average at 112 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
Daven Primary School
Marlfields Primary School
Eaton Bank Academy
Buglawton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Bonds Bakery0.3 km
- Mr P Barber0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Gather0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Antelope0.4 km
- Congleton RUFC0.3 km
- Rams Head0.2 km
- The Club0.4 km
- The Counting House0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hot Spot0.3 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.5 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beartown Spices0.3 km
- Beijing City0.1 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.5 km
- New Ruby0.3 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.6 km
- Kidsgrove9.0 km
- Alsager9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Antrobus Street0.1 km
- Antrobus Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station Alighting Only0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121DF · Data under Open Government Licence