Thames Close is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 3RP 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 Thames Close, Congleton, CW12 3RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 3RH, CW12 3RG, CW12 3RJ, CW12 3RB, CW12 3RR, CW12 3SJ, CW12 3RA, CW12 3RQ, CW12 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW12 3RP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.3% 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 | 17.8% | 17.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72% | 67.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 23.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 48.8% | 57.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3RP this area, 8.5% 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 49.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| White | 100% | 95.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98% | 93% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Close was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Thames Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 81st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Thames Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-11 | £230,000 |
| 30 Thames Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-27 | £414,821 |
| 29 Thames Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-26 | £226,610 |
| 29 Thames Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-09-20 | £239,844 |
| 4 Thames Close, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-05 | £332,121 |
CW12 3RP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley CofE Primary School Boundary Lane , CW12 3JA | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,518 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 | 4,828 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 | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 552 yd | |
| Reuben Stubbs Bistro | 46 Lawton Street | 813 yd | |
| The Loft Cafe | Victoria Mill, Foundry Bank | 922 yd | |
| Purple Pakora | 8-14 Lawton Street | 928 yd | |
| The Forum Restaurant | Worrall Street | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf Inn | 121 Canal Road | 266 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | Queens Head Hotel, Park Lane | 354 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Hotel, 4 Biddulph Road | 495 yd | |
| Antelope | 80 Lawton Street | 813 yd | |
| Bear Town Tap | 18 Willow Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & A's Buttylicious | 1 Cross Lane | 545 yd | |
| Hightown Fish & Chips | 14 Biddulph Road | 555 yd | |
| Go East | 20 Biddulph Road | 776 yd | |
| Cheeky Chicken | 51 Lawton Street | 790 yd | |
| Chopstix Chinese Take Away | 58 Lawton Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 60 Bromley Road | 842 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy Health And Fitness (Closed) Edwards Mill Edwards Mill Hatter Street | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.