Littondale Close Congleton, Cheshire East
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW12), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100698.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £322,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawton House Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 | 1 | £322,500 | £322,500 | £322,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2025 | 8 CW12 2DB | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 5 CW12 2DB | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2021 | 4 CW12 2DB | Semi-detached | £217,500 | |
| 6 Aug 2019 | 7 CW12 2DB | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2014 | 3 CW12 2DB | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 25 Aug 2005 | 8 CW12 2DB | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 1 CW12 2DB | Semi-detached | £54,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (45% of about 640 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, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 2DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW12 2DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 90 m and 93 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 2DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW12 2DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Macclesfield 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harvey Road Buglawton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Rood Hill Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lawton House Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | West Street (Dental Surgery) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Congleton Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parrys Supermarket, Buglawton Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,360 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Johns Road Play Area 1,560 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 40 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,380 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Congleton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 12 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Moss | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Westlow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Rainow Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 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 |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 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 |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School CW12 2DF | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily CW12 2BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| J P STORES CW12 2AT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2024 |
| The Doorstop Sandwich Bar CW12 2AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clayton Avenue (28); On or near Littondale Close (2); On or near Malhamdale Road (2); On or near New Street (1); On or near Crompton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 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) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 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 4 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
Wensleydale Avenue · Malhamdale Road · Crompton Close · Bridestones Place · New Street · Haworth Avenue · Clayton Avenue · Swaledale Avenue · Ribblesdale Avenue · St John's Road · Crayford Avenue · Dixon 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 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.