Greenfield Road Congleton, Cheshire East
30 addresses across 3 postcodes (CW12), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9101402.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Astbury Mere Country Park (32 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Readesmoor Medical Group Practice, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 (38% of about 1,020 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- West Road Clinic, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4ES: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 4TR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| CW12 4TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 4PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 99 m and 113 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 4PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 4TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 4TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Holmes Chapel 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waggon & Horses West Heath | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blake Street Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Readesmoor Medical Group Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Heath Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Street (Dental Surgery) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Congleton Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - West Heath, Sandbach Road Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,830 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Astbury Mere Country Park 32 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 220 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Overton House, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Overton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Gate Piers and Gates of Number 61 | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Roman camp at Bent Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Forge Wood | Wood | 340 m north |
| Astbury Mere | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Nick i' th' Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 30 |
5 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Black Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Congleton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla In All Seasons CW12 4TR | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| The Orange Tree CW12 4EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Tesco Express CW12 4HB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Words and Music Coffee Shop CW12 4EY | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| New Life Church Nursery Group CW12 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Store house foodbank CW12 4EY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Alexandra Court Hotel CW12 4HN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Aldi CW12 4NB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Home Bargains CW12 4NB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Mario's Fish Bar CW12 4NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Bargain Booze CW12 4NB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Unicorn CW12 4NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Zante Palm CW12 4NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Subway CW12 4NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Road (36); On or near Greenway (3); On or near Hopkins Close (2); On or near Shopping Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 Orange Tree (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CW12 4EY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 5 May 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Vanilla In All Seasons (other catering premises, CW12 4TR) now 5 Very good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 23 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CW12 4TR: 27 addresses of 85 in the postcode
- CW12 4TW: 2 addresses
- CW12 4PX: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Greenfield Road · Hopkins Close · Newman Close · Radnor Close · Greenway · Elm Road · Forge Lane · Three Fields Close · Forge Croft Close · Holmes Chapel Road · West Road · Crossledge
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.