Woodlands Avenue is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 1LN 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 Woodlands Avenue, Congleton, CW12 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 1SB, CW12 1FU, CW12 1NW, CW12 1HP, CW12 1SG, CW12 1LD, CW12 1LQ, CW12 1JB, CW12 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW12 1LN, 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 1LN, 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 Woodlands Avenue was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Congleton East and the 327th highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodland Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-06 | £245,081 |
| Altair Woodland Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-23 | £481,375 |
| 12 Woodland Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-11-02 | £236,131 |
| 7 Woodland Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-11 | £223,012 |
| 11 Woodlands Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2019-08-27 | £234,163 |
CW12 1LN 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 1LN 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 | - not rated | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 2out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton St James CofE Primary School Astbury Street , CW12 4EF | - not rated | 738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Valley High School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland Daven School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal Education Unit 12, Holland Business Park , Riverdane Road CW12 1PN | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood School 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Esland Congleton School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,067 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 | 204 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Clayton By Pass | 204 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Barn Road | 218 yd | |
| Stock at the Pavilion | Mill Green | 343 yd | |
| The Old Saw Mill CBS | The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Head | 2 Derby Street | 274 yd | |
| The Lord Mountbatten | The Lord Mountbatten, 70 Mill Street | 392 yd | |
| The Counting House | 18 Swan Bank | 678 yd | |
| Rumba | 6-8 Swan Bank | 678 yd | |
| DV8 | 6 Little Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF Sweet Treats | 60 Rood Hill | 187 yd | |
| Phil's Famous Chippy | 2 Hillfields | 230 yd | |
| Beijing City | 72 Mill Street | 392 yd | |
| 21 Fish and Chips | 21 Antrobus Street | 487 yd | |
| New Ruby | 91 Antrobus Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Barn Road | 204 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit A | 218 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymetc. (Congleton) ALEXANDRIA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Congleton Cricket Bowling And Social Club CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB BOOTH STREET | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Booth Street Stadium (Congleton Town Fc) CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Marfields Primary School WAGGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.