CW12 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rood Hill in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW12 1DJ 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. 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 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00092855 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW12 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW12 1DJ.
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
CW12 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1DJ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1DJ is above average at 109 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- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Gather0.3 km
- Chatwins0.3 km
- Crema Deli-Cafe0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Throstles Nest0.8 km
- The Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Ye Olde White Lion0.3 km
- Antelope0.5 km
- Congleton RUFC0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa @ Tesco0.5 km
- No1 Health Kitchen0.3 km
- The Loft Cafe0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hot Spot0.3 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Turkish Delight0.4 km
- Lower Heath Chip Shop0.8 km
- SIF Sweet Treats0.2 km
- Beartown Spices0.4 km
- Beijing City0.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco Superstore0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.6 km
- Kidsgrove9.1 km
- Goostrey9.9 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: CW121DJ · Data under Open Government Licence