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CW12

CONGLETON

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW12 is the postcode district for CONGLETON, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £316,604
1yr change ▼ 2.8%
Crime 41% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£316,604

▼ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% above national avg

Crime Rate

48.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

Property Prices in CW12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW12 is £316,604, broadly in line with the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW12 cost 10.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW12 have fallen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £428,251 904
Semi-detached £256,138 669
Terraced £187,776 450
Flat £142,383 108
All types £316,604 2218

5-Year Price History

£302K £309K £315K £322K £329K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CW12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 48.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW12 has a crime rate well 41% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CW12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW12 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Buglawton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Havannah Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Aidenswood School Other Not inspected mi
Congleton High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Eaton Bank Academy Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CW12 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW12 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CW12 — CONGLETON

Area Summary

CW12 (CONGLETON) offers property prices near the national average (£316,604), low crime (41% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CW12 CONGLETON

What is the average house price in CW12 CONGLETON?
The average house price in CW12 (CONGLETON) is £316,604, based on 2218 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is CW12 CONGLETON a safe area to live?
Crime in CW12 is significantly below the national average (48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CW12 CONGLETON?
The population of CW12 (CONGLETON) is approximately 421,298 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CW12?
The average broadband download speed in CW12 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CW12 CONGLETON?
There are 14 schools in or near CW12. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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