Moss Close Congleton, Cheshire East
10 addresses across 1 postcode (CW12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6400719.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- 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 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 530 m (0.3 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 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawton House Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £260,000 | £245,000 | £290,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £280,000 | £250,000 | £300,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2021 | 1 CW12 3UG | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2020 | 6 CW12 3UG | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 2 CW12 3UG | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 12 Apr 2018 | 3 CW12 3UG | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 4 CW12 3UG | Semi-detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 8 CW12 3UG | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 5 CW12 3UG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 6 CW12 3UG | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 7 CW12 3UG | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 1A CW12 3UG | Detached | £92,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2014 (7); 2017 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 (29% of about 690 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 130 m and 132 m above sea level (132 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW12 3UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moss Close Congleton | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Park Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Congleton Leisure Centre 1 GeniePoint | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawton House Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mossley Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moody Terrace Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Congleton Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bromley Road | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,410 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,470 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,550 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,380 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Congleton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west. 11 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 | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Moss | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Dexter Dale | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Congleton Park Park Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Nick i' th' Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 10 |
3 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 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) |
| 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 |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar CW12 3AT | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Corner House Nurseries Astbury CW12 3AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Wharf Inn CW12 3AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Congleton War Memorial Hospital CW12 3AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Railway Inn CW12 3JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| M & A's Buttylicious CW12 3JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Hightown Convenience CW12 3JU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Wonky Pear CW12 3JU | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Hightown Fish & Chips CW12 3JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cedar Court (7); On or near Moss Close (3); On or near Newlyn Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 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 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
- CW12 3UG: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Isis Close · Isis Close · Canal Road · Astbury Lane Ends · Wharfe Close · Newlyn Avenue · Tamar Close · Cedar Court · Derwent Drive · Moss Road · Lambert's Lane · Cross Lane
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.