Cheshire East
1 address across 1 postcode (CW12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100185.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Congleton Park, is about 250 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 80 m above sea level. 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Meadowside Medical Centre, about 80 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 290 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (49% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- BROOK MILL ATTACHED RAILINGS OUTBUILDINGS AND PERIMETER WALL WITH GATEPIER BROOK MILL, ATTACHED RAILINGS, OUTBUILDINGS AND PERIMETER WALL WITH GATEPIER., grade II
- THE COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 8 - 10 Mill Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1AB: up to 5 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 1- 7, Colehill Bank and 16 Canal Street, Congleton, permissioned (400 m)
- West Road Clinic, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4ES: up to 6 homes, permissioned (670 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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: 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 80 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 1DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.0 km | |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Antrobus Street Congleton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 180 m |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m; nearest Rope Walk Car Park | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Meadowside Medical Centre | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest West Street (Dental Surgery) | 330 m |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 1.1 km |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 270 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest Britannia Building Society | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Congleton Park 4.2 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 480 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,790 m² | 460 m |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south. 84 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 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* | 300 m south |
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m north-east |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m south |
| Overton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m west |
| Gate Piers and Gates of Number 61 | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m west |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 230 m north |
| Park Wood | Wood | 350 m north-east |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km north |
| Forge Wood | Wood | 1.2 km north-west |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 3.0 km south-east |
| Rainow Hill | Hill | 3.6 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m | 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 |
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 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 |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Havannah Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | 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 |
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing City CW12 1AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Eaton Masonic Hall (Congleton) Ltd CW12 1AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| ISTANBUL VILLAGE GRILL & WINE CW12 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Taste for Life Congleton CW12 1DT | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Hazydays Cafe CW12 1DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Nam Ploy CMQ CW12 1DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Victoria Baked Potatoes | Mobile caterer | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| R.J. & J.M. Moore CW12 1AB | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Four Friends CW12 1AB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Morrisons CW12 1DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| The Bell on Mulnestrete CW12 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pup Cups Cafe CW12 1AB | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| ABC at The Mill Children's Day Nursery LTD CW12 1HJ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Congleton Snooker Club CW12 1HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Primepizza & Desserts CW12 1LQ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (51); On or near Duke Street (45); On or near Victoria Street (41); On or near Mountbatten Way (28); On or near Parking Area (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 1DF: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.