Barn Road is in Congleton and in Cheshire East district. CW12 1FU is located in the Congleton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2014-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Road, Congleton, CW12 1FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 1HP, CW12 1LN, CW12 1HX, CW12 1SB, CW12 1JB, CW12 1LQ, CW12 1HS, CW12 1HZ, CW12 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW12 1FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW12 1FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 42.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 27% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 36.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 16.9% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 17.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 33.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 96.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 93% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Road was 115.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 182nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Cw12 Trading Estate Barn Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-03-03 | £137,586 |
| Unit 1 Cw12 Trading Estate Barn Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2013-11-22 | £793,802 |
CW12 1FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW12 1FU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Tesco | Barn Road | 110 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Clayton By Pass | 110 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Barn Road | 143 yd | |
| The Old Saw Mill CBS | The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street | 381 yd | |
| Stock at the Pavilion | Mill Green | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Head | 2 Derby Street | 239 yd | |
| The Lord Mountbatten | The Lord Mountbatten, 70 Mill Street | 385 yd | |
| The Counting House | 18 Swan Bank | 632 yd | |
| Rumba | 6-8 Swan Bank | 632 yd | |
| DV8 | 6 Little Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF Sweet Treats | 60 Rood Hill | 180 yd | |
| Phil's Famous Chippy | 2 Hillfields | 259 yd | |
| Beijing City | 72 Mill Street | 385 yd | |
| 21 Fish and Chips | 21 Antrobus Street | 450 yd | |
| New Ruby | 91 Antrobus Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Barn Road | 110 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit A | 143 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymetc. (Congleton) ALEXANDRIA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Congleton Cricket Bowling And Social Club CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB BOOTH STREET | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Booth Street Stadium (Congleton Town Fc) CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Marfields Primary School WAGGS ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.