Boundary Lane is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 3JF is located in the Congleton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 3JL, CW12 3LY, CW12 3JE, CW12 3LZ, CW12 3JH, CW12 3JQ, CW12 3LU, CW12 3JG, CW12 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.2% | 23.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
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 | 27.1% | 18.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 38% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.4% | 96.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 97% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 16.4% | 6.0% | 10.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Lane was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boundary Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 55th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,500 | 2025-03-28 | £428,198 |
| 104 Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-06-21 | £364,839 |
| 124 Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-23 | £423,683 |
| 104 Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-04 | £253,023 |
| 120 Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2023-01-06 | £408,293 |
CW12 3JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley CofE Primary School Boundary Lane , CW12 3JA | 2out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 4,917 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 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 5,184 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 | 2,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB | - not rated | 5,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wonky Pear | 1a Cross Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn Road | 589 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Hotel, 4 Biddulph Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go East | 20 Biddulph Road | 786 yd | |
| M & A's Buttylicious | 1 Cross Lane | 988 yd | |
| Hightown Fish & Chips | 14 Biddulph Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Golf Club BIDDULPH ROAD | golf | 229 yd |
| Mossley Cricket Club MOSSLEY CRICKET CLUB MOSSLEY CRICKET CLUB MOSS ROAD | grass pitches | 834 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.