Cranberry Close is in Eaton, Congleton and in Cheshire East district. CW12 2GP is located in the Gawsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranberry Close, Eaton, Congleton, CW12 2GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 2GQ, CW12 2GT, CW12 2GH, CW12 2HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 2GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.6% | 36.1% | 14.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 49.5% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 52.4% | 63.3% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2GP this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 3% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 53% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 89.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranberry Close was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.9% higher than the Bollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranberry Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bollington and the 304th highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cranberry Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2024-10-24 | £279,330 |
| 10 Cranberry Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-08-10 | £293,351 |
| 2 Cranberry Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-06-24 | £514,323 |
| 13 Cranberry Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-06-11 | £129,024 |
| 7 Cranberry Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, a newly built property | £141,625 | 2019-03-29 | £203,039 |
CW12 2GP 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School Malhamdale Road , CW12 2DF | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 2out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton St James CofE Primary School Astbury Street , CW12 4EF | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,212 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 | 1,277 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 | 1,332 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 | 1,377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambs House School Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 1,941 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 | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Heath Chip Shop | 34 Lower Heath | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank Academy JACKSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| St Johns Road ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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.