Astbury Street is in Congleton and in Congleton district. CW12 4EL is located in the Congleton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Astbury Street, Congleton, CW12 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW12 4DN, CW12 4EE, CW12 4DW, CW12 4DU, CW12 4DX, CW12 4EF, CW12 4ER, CW12 4DT, CW12 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW12 4EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.1% | 48.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW12 4EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 52.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 18.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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% | 20.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 17.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 30.4% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 89.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 89.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astbury Street was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Congleton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Astbury Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Green Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-02 | £144,357 |
| 3 The Green Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-10-20 | £157,687 |
| 5 The Green Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-12-03 | £155,960 |
| 9 The Green Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-09-27 | £162,111 |
| 6 The Green Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-03-30 | £158,976 |
CW12 4EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Astbury CW12 4RG | 1out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 1,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Words and Music Coffee Shop | Danesford Community Centre, West Road | 214 yd | |
| Zaza Turkish Steakhouse | 26 West Street | 317 yd | |
| No 15 Bar & Grill | 15 West Street | 339 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel | 4 Mill Street | 455 yd | |
| Four Friends | 14-16 Mill Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Counting House | 18 Swan Bank | 445 yd | |
| Rumba | 6-8 Swan Bank | 445 yd | |
| DV8 | 6 Little Street | 482 yd | |
| Rams Head | 2 Derby Street | 591 yd | |
| The Lord Mountbatten | The Lord Mountbatten, 70 Mill Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q&J Chinese Takeaway | 58 West Street | 173 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 71 West Street | 173 yd | |
| Beartown Spices | 24 West Street | 317 yd | |
| New Ruby | 91 Antrobus Street | 354 yd | |
| 21 Fish and Chips | 21 Antrobus Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | West Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Barn Road | 678 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit A | 722 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bridestones Shopping Centre, Victoria Street | 787 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Units N & O, West Heath Shopping Centre, Sandbach Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Cricket Bowling And Social Club CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB CONGLETON CRICKET CLUB BOOTH STREET | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Booth Street Stadium (Congleton Town Fc) CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Marfields Primary School WAGGS ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Gymetc. (Congleton) ALEXANDRIA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Congleton Leisure Centre WORRALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.