Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, CW12 2HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 2HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	50.9%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.8%	49.1%	1.3%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	33.2%	31.6%	-1.6%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	45.6%	1.9%	44.2%	1.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	5%	3.1%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	12.2%	12.7%	0.5%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	5.9%	6.1%	0.2%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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%	45.7%	5.7%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	41.1%	37%	-4.1%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	14.8%	13.2%	-1.6%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	3%	4.2%	1.2%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.3%	18.2%	-4.1%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	8%	-5.9%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.8%	-2.6%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	6.7%	4.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	21.8%	7.1%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	26.9%	29.8%	2.9%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	3.8%	1.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.3%	98.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	97.4%	98.1%	0.7%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	98.1%	1.1%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Lower Heath Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Heath Avenue was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Lower Heath Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Congleton East and the 598th lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CW12 2HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lower Heath Avenue are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Congleton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, CW12 2HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW12 2HJ

Average Price
£202,272

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£186,488

Detached
£486,396

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Heath Avenue

Average Price
£216,928

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£204,189

Detached
£325,215

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Heath AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£207,500	2025-03-27	£210,784
11 Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£192,500	2025-03-07	£195,547
1 Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£166,500	2024-10-15	£175,170
25 Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-02-09	£199,168
5 Lower Heath Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£187,500	2023-01-27	£204,563

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW12 2HJ

Employment

CW12 2HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

CW12 2HJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	60
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	17
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT	- not rated	967 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT	2out of 4	967 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL	- not rated	1,080 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Havannah Primary School Malhamdale Road , CW12 2DF	- not rated	1,127 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Congleton St James CofE Primary School Astbury Street , CW12 4EF	- not rated	1,369 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dane Valley High School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	- not rated	337 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	- not rated	559 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	- not rated	559 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH	- not rated	2,076 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS	3out of 4	2,953 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	628 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	642 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	667 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lambs House School Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT	- not rated	835 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH	- not rated	1,080 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiffin Hub	Manchester Road	166 yd
Baxter Storey	Siemens House, Varey Road	524 yd
Home of Feast	The Old Chapel	643 yd
Stock at the Pavilion	Mill Green	737 yd
Domino's Pizza	2 Barn Road	784 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Throstles Nest	11 Buxton Road	726 yd
Rams Head	2 Derby Street	857 yd
The Lord Mountbatten	The Lord Mountbatten, 70 Mill Street	896 yd
Bear Town Tap	18 Willow Street	1,059 yd
Congleton RUFC	78 Park Street	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lower Heath Chip Shop	34 Lower Heath	127 yd
Pagoda Takeaway	11B Buxton Road	724 yd
Phil's Famous Chippy	2 Hillfields	727 yd
SIF Sweet Treats	60 Rood Hill	764 yd
Burgerittos XL	62 Havannah Street	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit A	784 yd
Tesco Superstore	Tesco, Barn Road	803 yd
Morrisons	Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street	1,046 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eaton Bank Academy JACKSON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	575 yd
St Johns Road ST. JOHNS ROAD	grass pitches	858 yd
Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	929 yd
Gymetc. (Congleton) ALEXANDRIA WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,010 yd
Buglawton Primary School BUXTON OLD ROAD	grass pitches	1,079 yd
Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street	health and fitness suite	1,094 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.