Guernsey Close Congleton, Cheshire East
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100523.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £343,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 12).
- Flood: 3 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 A; 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 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawton House Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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 | £343,500 | £343,500 | £343,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £266,750 | £263,500 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £240,000 | £235,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £243,625 | £235,000 | £252,250 |
| 2014 | 3 | £235,000 | £195,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £205,000 | £200,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £180,500 | £180,500 | £180,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £202,250 | £189,000 | £246,500 |
| 2006 | 5 | £210,000 | £186,000 | £222,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 10 CW12 3TL | Detached | £343,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 5 CW12 3TL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 18 May 2022 | 11 CW12 3TL | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2021 | 14 CW12 3TL | Detached | £263,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2021 | 10 CW12 3TL | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 11 CW12 3TL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 3 CW12 3TL | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 5 CW12 3TL | Detached | £252,250 | |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 3 CW12 3TL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | 3 CW12 3TL | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 4 CW12 3TL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2013 | 16 CW12 3TL | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2013 | 5 CW12 3TL | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2013 | 2 CW12 3TL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2012 | 11 CW12 3TL | Detached | £180,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 2 CW12 3TL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 8 CW12 3TL | Detached | £199,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £246,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2007 | 9 CW12 3TL | Detached | £189,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2007 | 5 CW12 3TL | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2006 | 14 CW12 3TL | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 2 CW12 3TL | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 4 CW12 3TL | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 11 CW12 3TL | Detached | £186,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2006 | 3 CW12 3TL | Detached | £196,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2005 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 1 CW12 3TL | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | 2 CW12 3TL | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 4 CW12 3TL | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 1 CW12 3TL | Detached | £109,950 | |
| 20 Apr 2001 | 12 CW12 3TL | Detached | £107,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 4 CW12 3TL | Detached | £90,500 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 5 CW12 3TL | Semi-detached | £101,500 | |
| 7 Jan 2000 | 11 CW12 3TL | Detached | £89,950 | |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 17 CW12 3TL | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | 1 CW12 3TL | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 17 CW12 3TL | Detached | £67,000 | |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 12 CW12 3TL | Detached | £75,500 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | 1 CW12 3TL | Detached | £5,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1995 | 19 CW12 3TL | Detached | £75,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1991-1995 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
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 A (51% of about 630 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
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 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 3TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| CW12 3TN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 125 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 3TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 3TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Congleton | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Park Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Congleton Leisure Centre 1 GeniePoint | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawton House Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mossley Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moody Terrace Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bromley Road | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,410 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,750 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,550 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,380 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Congleton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Congleton Moss | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Rainow Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) 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) | 9.8 | 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 14 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 from railways, 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Mossley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, 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 |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn CW12 3JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Hightown Fish & Chips CW12 3JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| The Wonky Pear CW12 3JU | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Go East CW12 3LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Hightown Convenience CW12 3JU | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| M & A's Buttylicious CW12 3JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Jane Bostock Travel CW12 3LG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Bromley Farm Hub CW12 3EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Biddulph Road Convenience Store CW12 3LG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Friendly Faces Nursery ltd CW12 3ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (8); On or near Ayrshire Way (7); On or near Guernsey Close (5); On or near The Parklands (3); On or near Congleton (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Ayrshire Way · Ayrshire Way · Station Yard · Cloud View · Telford Close · The Parklands · Park Lane · Woolston Avenue · Bridgewater Close · Morley Drive · Sefton Avenue · Matthews 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.