Bromley Road Congleton, Cheshire East
135 addresses across 6 postcodes (CW12), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100666.
- Energy: 57 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 22, D: 20, E: 11).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Community Garden, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 118 of its 135 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawton House Surgery, about 170 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 270 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
57 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (31); House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (7). Built: before 1900 (25); 1900-1929 (16); 2023 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (27); owner-occupied (16); rented (social) (3).
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 B (35% of about 2,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 17.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- TOWN HALL, grade II*
- 16-20, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 19, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 23, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 25, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 28 AND 28A, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 3, CHAPEL STREET, grade II
- 31, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 33, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 43, LAWTON STREET, grade II
- 5, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 7, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 8-12, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 9, HIGH STREET, grade II
- BRADSHAW HOUSE CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DAY NURSERY, grade II
- FORMER ALBION HOTEL, grade II
- YE OLDE KING'S ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1- 7, Colehill Bank and 16 Canal Street, Congleton, permissioned (130 m)
- 8 - 10 Mill Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1AB: up to 5 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- West Road Clinic, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4ES: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 1RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 1RU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 1RP | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 1GT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 1BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| CW12 3AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 135 addresses are between 87 m and 96 m above sea level (93 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 1BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 1GT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 1RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 1RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 1RU | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| CW12 3AD | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mountbatten Way Congleton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 250 m |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Back Park Street Car Park | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Congleton Leisure Centre 1 GeniePoint | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawton House Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moody Terrace Dental Practice | 330 m |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 170 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Building Society | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Garden 1,860 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Congleton Park 4.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Skate Park 590 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,790 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m west. 85 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m south-west |
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Gate Piers and Gates of Number 61 | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Overton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Park Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Astbury Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Nick i' th' Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 91 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 135 |
118 of the street's 135 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Havannah Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Chillies CW12 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Portobello CW12 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Dean's Bar CW12 1RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Reuben's CW12 1RS | Other catering premises | 30 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Congleton Oatcakes CW12 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Tandoori 22 CW12 1RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Chopstix Chinese Take Away CW12 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Cheeky Chicken CW12 1RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Four Cheeses CW12 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| The Crazy Moose CW12 1RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| East 360 CW12 1RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| The Prince of Wales CW12 1RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Antelope CW12 1RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Olde Kings Arms CW12 1BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Sizzlers CW12 1BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (43); On or near Parking Area (30); On or near Mountbatten Way (28); On or near Albert Place (18); On or near Sherratt Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Black Bear (pub/bar/nightclub, CW12 1RS) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hewitt hospitality (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CW12 1AB) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Invicta TCG ltd (retailers - other, CW12 1AY) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Dean's Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, CW12 1RS) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CW12 1RS: 53 addresses
- CW12 1RU: 51 addresses
- CW12 1RP: 23 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- CW12 1GT: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- CW12 1BD: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
- CW12 3AD: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bank Street · Back Park Street · Colehill Bank · Cole Hill Bank · Market Square · Lowe Avenue · Tanner Street · Mountbatten Way · Bark Street · Mountbatten Way · Canal Street · Albert Place
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.