West Street is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 1JR is located in the Congleton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 1JN, CW12 1JU, CW12 1AH, CW12 1HA, CW12 4BE, CW12 1AN, CW12 1HE, CW12 1HB, CW12 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW12 1JR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 40.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 36.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 39.1% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 20.8% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.3% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 18.5% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.9% | 93.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 167th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2022-10-06 | £131,433 |
| 20 - 22 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-04 | £179,528 |
| 18 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-12-04 | £127,442 |
| 8 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-08-06 | £497,887 |
| 10 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-03-07 | £500,318 |
CW12 1JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Astbury CW12 4RG | 1out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Turkish Steakhouse | 26 West Street | 17 yd | |
| No 15 Bar & Grill | 15 West Street | 32 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel | 4 Mill Street | 141 yd | |
| Pup Cups Cafe | 7 Mill Street | 177 yd | |
| Four Friends | 14-16 Mill Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Counting House | 18 Swan Bank | 113 yd | |
| Rumba | 6-8 Swan Bank | 113 yd | |
| DV8 | 6 Little Street | 149 yd | |
| Ye Olde White Lion | Ye Olde White Lion, 22 High Street | 381 yd | |
| The Club | 2 Chapel Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beartown Spices | 24 West Street | 17 yd | |
| New Ruby | 91 Antrobus Street | 148 yd | |
| Q&J Chinese Takeaway | 58 West Street | 192 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 71 West Street | 192 yd | |
| 21 Fish and Chips | 21 Antrobus Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 464 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Barn Road | 663 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit A | 717 yd | |
| Tesco Express | West Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Cricket Bowling And Social Club CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB BOOTH STREET | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Marfields Primary School WAGGS ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Booth Street Stadium (Congleton Town Fc) CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Gymetc. (Congleton) ALEXANDRIA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.