Aspen Close is in Congleton and in Cheshire East district. CW12 1GN is located in the Congleton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Close, Congleton, CW12 1GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 1GP, CW12 1GQ, CW12 1GJ, CW12 2NA, CW12 2NB, CW12 1LY, CW12 1LW, CW12 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 1GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.8% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.2% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 40% | 19.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 47.5% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 62% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around CW12 1GN this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 9.5% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 41.9% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 91.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 92.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Close was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Congleton East and the 386th highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aspen Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-11-14 | £353,220 |
| 9 Aspen Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-09-30 | £436,971 |
| 25 Aspen Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-04-04 | £426,104 |
| 5 Aspen Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-03-06 | £453,467 |
| 2 Aspen Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-20 | £417,191 |
CW12 1GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School Malhamdale Road , CW12 2DF | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton St James CofE Primary School Astbury Street , CW12 4EF | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Valley High School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Education Unit 12, Holland Business Park , Riverdane Road CW12 1PN | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland Congleton School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland Daven School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambs House School Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Hub | Manchester Road | 491 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Siemens House, Varey Road | 740 yd | |
| Home of Feast | The Old Chapel | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Throstles Nest | 11 Buxton Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Heath Chip Shop | 34 Lower Heath | 730 yd | |
| Burgerittos XL | 62 Havannah Street | 763 yd | |
| Pagoda Takeaway | 11B Buxton Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | St Johns Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank Academy JACKSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| St Johns Road ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 496 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% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.