Kestrel Close is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 3FA is located in the Congleton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Close, Congleton, CW12 3FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 3FD, CW12 3FE, CW12 3FB, CW12 3QX, CW12 3FF, CW12 3SN, CW12 3RE, CW12 3AS, CW12 3GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 3FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 27.3% | 28% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 60.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 59.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3FA this area, 7.1% 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 20.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kestrel Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 472nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Kestrel Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2024-09-24 | £394,496 |
| 33 Kestrel Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2023-09-27 | £491,499 |
| 27 Kestrel Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2022-12-05 | £433,353 |
| 4 Kestrel Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-12-02 | £507,407 |
| 29 Kestrel Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £409,995 | 2022-09-26 | £450,707 |
CW12 3FA 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 | 191 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley CofE Primary School Boundary Lane , CW12 3JA | 2out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Astbury CW12 4RG | 1out of 4 | 1,710 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 | 2,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Stubbs Bistro | 46 Lawton Street | 777 yd | |
| Purple Pakora | 8-14 Lawton Street | 823 yd | |
| Hot Spot | 26 High Street | 861 yd | |
| No1 Health Kitchen | 24 High Street | 863 yd | |
| Roma Deli | 1 Capitol Walk, High Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf Inn | 121 Canal Road | 290 yd | |
| Antelope | 80 Lawton Street | 777 yd | |
| The Club | 2 Chapel Street | 806 yd | |
| The Crazy Moose | 18 Lawton Street | 823 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 4-6 Lawton Street | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chicken | 51 Lawton Street | 752 yd | |
| Chopstix Chinese Take Away | 58 Lawton Street | 777 yd | |
| Congleton Grill | 60 Lawton Street | 777 yd | |
| Congleton Oatcakes | 28a Lawton Street | 777 yd | |
| Sweet Chillies | 38 Lawton Street | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Marfields Primary School WAGGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Astbury Golf Club PEEL LANE | golf | 1,066 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 | 97.5% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.