Bilberry Way Congleton, Cheshire East
21 addresses across 3 postcodes (CW12), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6401344.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £269,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Astbury Mere Country Park, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Readesmoor Medical Group Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 1,280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £269,000 | £269,000 | £269,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | £384,995 | £154,000 | £599,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | 11 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £269,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2022 | 16 CW12 4YP | Detached | £449,000 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 18 CW12 4YP | Detached | £599,995 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 14 CW12 4YP | Detached | £579,995 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 2022 | 15 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £154,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2022 | 12 CW12 4YP | Detached | £389,995 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 8 CW12 4YP | Detached | £556,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 10 CW12 4YP | Detached | £404,995 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 2 CW12 4YP | Detached | £379,995 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 7 CW12 4YP | Detached | £369,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 11 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £229,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 9 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £214,500 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 5 CW12 4YP | Detached | £365,995 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 6 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 4 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 3 CW12 4YP | Detached | £569,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 1 CW12 4YP | Detached | £409,995 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 15 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £130,650 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 13 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £130,650 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 17 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £130,650 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 19 CW12 4YP | Semi-detached | £130,650 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2022 (17); 2020 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 1,490 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 93 m and 102 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 4QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 4RW | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| CW12 4YP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Padgbury Lane West Heath | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Blake Street Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Readesmoor Medical Group Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Heath Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | West Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Congleton Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - West Heath, Sandbach Road Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Astbury Mere Country Park 32 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,210 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 220 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman camp at Bent Farm, a scheduled monument, 610 m (0.4 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman camp at Bent Farm | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Astbury Mere | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Forge Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Black Firs Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Radnor Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) east |
| Nick i' th' Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Congleton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Black Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Service Station CW12 4HX | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| The Quinta Primary School CW12 4LX | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Keswick Court (9); On or near Daffodil Close (6); On or near Manor House Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CW12 4YP: 19 addresses
- CW12 4QY: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- CW12 4RW: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Elmwood Drive · Violet Close · Heather Place · Manor House Lane · Arnside Avenue · Ambleside Court · Daffodil Close · Keswick Court · Orchard Manor Close · Harebell Drive · Rydal Court · Ullswater Road
All the streets in CW12 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.