Cartwright Close Congleton, Cheshire East
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW12), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6400956.
21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £220,000 across 2 sales. 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 17, C: 7). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; 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 2.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Eaton Millennium Park, is about 1.0 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 110 to 112 m above sea level. 3 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Meadowside Medical Centre, about 1.6 km away. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £220,000 | £172,500 | £267,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £271,000 | £271,000 | £271,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | £239,950 | £227,950 | £249,950 |
| 2020 | 2 | £222,450 | £219,950 | £224,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 8 CW12 2GS | Terraced | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 23 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £267,500 | |
| 12 May 2023 | 24 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £271,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 12 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2021 | 6 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 8 CW12 2GS | Terraced | £128,065 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 9 CW12 2GS | Terraced | £128,065 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 7 CW12 2GS | Terraced | £123,165 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 10 CW12 2GS | Terraced | £123,165 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 13 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £241,950 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 5 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 4 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 3 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 28 May 2021 | 11 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 15 CW12 2GS | Other | £466,570 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 14 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £227,950 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 19 CW12 2GS | Other | £466,570 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 1 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 18 Feb 2021 | 2 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 23 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £219,950 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 24 CW12 2GS | Semi-detached | £224,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2021 (15); 2012 onwards (7); 2020 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
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 E (19% of about 880 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 2GS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 2GT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 110 m and 112 m above sea level (111 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 2GS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 2GT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km | |
| Holmes Chapel 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest Moss Lane Eaton | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 1.8 km |
| Car parks | Rood Hill Car Park | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Source EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 19.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Meadowside Medical Centre | 1.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 1.3 km |
| NHS dentists | West Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.9 km |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 1.8 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Midcounties Co-op Sussex Place, Somerville Road | 740 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Eaton Millennium Park 6,060 m² | 1.0 km |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Lower Heath Community Space 6,300 m² | 620 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,790 m² | 2.1 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Congleton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km south. 2 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km south |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Moss | Wood | 170 m north-east |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 760 m south-west |
| Kennel Wood | Wood | 1.1 km north |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km south |
| Rainow Hill | Hill | 4.0 km south-east |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 4.0 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 25 |
3 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m | 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 | 920 m | 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 |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 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 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coop - Congleton CW12 2HT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Co CW12 2HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moss Lane (10); On or near Crawford Drive (8); On or near Manchester Road (6); On or near Little Meadow Close (2); On or near Adler Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 84% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Gibbs Avenue · Stable Croft Road · Moss Lane · Jasper Drive · Barnfield Drive · Homestead Drive · Little Meadow Close · Wheatfield Place · Cranberry Close · Gorsty Way · Crawford Drive · Adler 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 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.