Fields Road, Congleton, CW12 3BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 3BB 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	55.5%	50.9%	-4.6%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	44.5%	49.1%	4.6%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of CW12 3BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.7%	24.9%	2.2%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	59.6%	-1.1%	44.2%	15.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.7%	7.9%	-0.8%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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	57.3%	51.8%	-5.5%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	31%	37.3%	6.3%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	9.6%	7.1%	-2.5%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	1.4%	3.6%	2.2%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

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 44%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	10.5%	-4.8%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	7.9%	-4.8%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	11.6%	-6.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	5.8%	4.1%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	20.2%	9.3%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	38%	44%	6.0%	33.8%	10.2%
Other	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	97.1%	-2.2%	81.4%	15.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.1%	96.8%	0.7%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	97%	0.9%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Fields Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fields Road was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fields Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Congleton East and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CW12 3BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Fields Road are based on 12 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 Fields Road, Congleton, CW12 3BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW12 3BB

Average Price
£334,906

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£334,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fields Road

Average Price
£326,527

Semi-Detached
£332,015

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,607

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fields Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Fields Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-01-05	£347,152
26 Fields Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-04-06	£344,599
26 Fields Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2020-04-27	£290,985
32 Fields Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£244,000	2018-05-25	£339,891
30 Fields Road, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2012-04-18	£313,250

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW12 3BB

Employment

CW12 3BB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Retired	72
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	7
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH	2out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH	- not rated	786 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Daven County Junior School New Street , CW12 3AH	- not rated	786 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Daven County Infant School New Street , CW12 3AH	- not rated	786 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT	- not rated	1,319 yd	Community school	Yes	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	2,437 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	- not rated	2,563 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	- not rated	2,563 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH	- not rated	2,681 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS	3out of 4	3,470 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodhouse Middle School Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	- not rated	4,536 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	3out of 4	4,536 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,237 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aidenswood School 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lambs House School Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT	- not rated	1,846 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Esland Daven School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH	- not rated	1,928 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	2,037 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castaway Play Ltd.	71 Moss Road	776 yd
The Wonky Pear	1a Cross Lane	890 yd
Reuben Stubbs Bistro	46 Lawton Street	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wharf Inn	121 Canal Road	401 yd
Queens Head Hotel	Queens Head Hotel, Park Lane	823 yd
Railway Inn	The Railway Hotel, 4 Biddulph Road	867 yd
Antelope	80 Lawton Street	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
M & A's Buttylicious	1 Cross Lane	849 yd
Hightown Fish & Chips	14 Biddulph Road	902 yd
Cheeky Chicken	51 Lawton Street	1,044 yd
Go East	20 Biddulph Road	1,045 yd
Chopstix Chinese Take Away	58 Lawton Street	1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Astbury Golf Club PEEL LANE	golf	902 yd
Mossley Cricket Club MOSSLEY CRICKET CLUB MOSSLEY CRICKET CLUB MOSS ROAD	grass pitches	978 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%

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

Overview of CW12 3BB