CW12 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bank Street, 0.2km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
Within the CW12 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00092857 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANK STREET, CW12 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, CW12 1EJ.
309
49
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW12 1EJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CW12 1EJ — age 49, 46% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1EJ. The average age is 48.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1EJ 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.
school Local Schools
Daven Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic 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 Bakery0.5 km
- Mr P Barber0.3 km
- Chatwins0.3 km
- Crema Deli-Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Antelope0.1 km
- Congleton RUFC0.1 km
- Rams Head0.6 km
- The Club0.2 km
- The Counting House0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hot Spot0.2 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beartown Spices0.5 km
- Beijing City0.4 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.1 km
- New Ruby0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.3 km
- Kidsgrove8.9 km
- Alsager9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Mountbatten Way0.1 km
- Park Street0.2 km
- Spragg Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121EJ · Data under Open Government Licence