King Street Congleton, Cheshire East
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (CW12), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100642.
- Flood: 4 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 C; 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 180 m away, and Congleton Park (4.2 hectares) is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawton House Surgery, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 C (28% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- THROSTLE'S NEST HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1- 7, Colehill Bank and 16 Canal Street, Congleton, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 2AH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| CW12 2DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 2DT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 2DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 86 m and 89 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 2AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 2DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 2DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 2DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Street Buglawton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Street Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Congleton Leisure Centre 1 GeniePoint | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawton House Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moody Terrace Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Congleton Park 4.2 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,380 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Congleton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Cranberry Moss | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Rainow Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 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 | 940 m (0.6 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 |
| 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 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagoda Takeaway CW12 2DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Throstles Nest CW12 2DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Baxter Storey CW12 1PH | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Flavour Smiths CW12 1PN | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Applecroft Residential Care CW12 1QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Oracle Care CW12 1QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| No 43 The Sandwich Shop CW12 1RD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Select Convenience CW12 1RD | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Buglawton Primary School CW12 2EL | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Doorstop Sandwich Bar CW12 2AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Co-op CW12 1PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| J P STORES CW12 2AT | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2024 |
| All Saints Community Centre CW12 2ES | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Fierce Spirit Crossfit CW12 1QU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Row (30); On or near Vicarage Avenue (14); On or near King Street (13); On or near Wood View Row (8); On or near Havannah Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 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
- CW12 2AH: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- CW12 2DS: 1 address
- CW12 2DT: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- CW12 2DW: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Queen Street · Mill Street · Wood View Row · Bridge Row · Havannah Street · Daneside Close · Vicarage Avenue · Davenshaw Drive · Tommy's Lane · Riverdane Road · Brook Street · Parkside 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.