Congleton Close Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK9), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24103126.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 5 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 G; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alderley Edge, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alderley Edge Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 | £1,260,000 | £1,260,000 | £1,260,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £1,095,000 | £1,095,000 | £1,095,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £350,700 | £350,700 | £350,700 |
| 1996 | 2 | £213,500 | £207,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 3 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £1,260,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | WEDGEWOOD, 1 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £1,095,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Feb 2016 | 2 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | 1 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £350,700 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 4 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1996 | 2 SK9 7AJ | Detached | £207,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 242 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 G (21% of about 1,780 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, 2 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 7AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SK9 7AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 106 m and 114 m above sea level (111 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 7AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK9 7AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alderley Edge 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Wilmslow 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Chelford (Cheshire) 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechfield Road Alderley Edge | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Street Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderley Edge Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cedrics Chemist | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kiss Dental Alderley Edge | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Macclesfield District General Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8.3 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chorley Hall Lane Allotments 1.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross at Nether Alderley on the crossroads of Welsh Row and Congleton Road, a scheduled monument, 750 m (0.5 miles) south. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross at Nether Alderley on the crossroads of Welsh Row and Congleton Road | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Chorley Old Hall moated site and four fishponds | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Chorley Old Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church of St. Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Parkhead Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| New Trout Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Glaze Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Bradley's Clough | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nether Alderley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Trafford Arms SK9 7AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Alderley Edge Hotel SK9 7BJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Fosters Fish and Chips/Fosters Street Food SK9 7EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazelcroft (2); On or near Roan Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 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
Nearby streets
Congleton Road · Hazelcroft · West Bank · Beechfield Road · Roan Way · Beech Cottages · Whitebarn Road · Norwood Rise · Netherfields · South Terrace · Carlisle Street
All the streets in SK9 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.