Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, CW12 4LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW12 4LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.2%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.3%	48.8%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 4LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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	18.5%	19.7%	1.2%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65.8%	58.6%	-7.2%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.8%	12%	3.2%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	6.5%	8.8%	2.3%	6.1%	2.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49%	47.2%	-1.8%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	36.6%	37.5%	0.9%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	11.1%	11.3%	0.2%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.8%	12%	-3.8%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	8.4%	-2.4%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	11.2%	-4.2%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	9.2%	3.8%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	19.3%	7.0%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	37.3%	37.8%	0.5%	33.8%	4.0%
Other	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	99.3%	2.3%	81.4%	17.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.3%	96.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1%	1.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Grasmere Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Avenue was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Congleton West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Grasmere Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Congleton West and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CW12 4LZ, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Grasmere Avenue are based on 8 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 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, CW12 4LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW12 4LZ

Average Price
£278,101

Semi-Detached
£270,718

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,929

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grasmere Avenue

Average Price
£289,306

Semi-Detached
£289,306

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grasmere AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2022-07-25	£286,149
17 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£318,000	2022-07-12	£364,569
8 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2021-03-31	£237,708
5 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-02-21	£246,732
5 Grasmere Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2019-09-27	£268,790

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW12 4LZ

Employment

CW12 4LZ 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 4LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	21
Manufacturing	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX	3out of 4	239 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Black Firs Primary School Longdown Road , CW12 4QJ	3out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Astbury CW12 4RG	1out of 4	1,715 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlfields Primary School Waggs Road , CW12 4BT	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT	4out of 4	1,960 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS	3out of 4	462 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT	3out of 4	3,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED	- not rated	1,459 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT	- not rated	1,834 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH	- not rated	2,561 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oracle School Congleton Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH	- not rated	3,249 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
Happy Garden Restaurant	Unit 6, West Heath Precinct	519 yd
Amans	West Heath Shopping Centre, Holmes Chapel Road	519 yd
Nobanno	Astbury Lake, Newcastle Road	722 yd
GG's	Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane	842 yd
Go Banana's	Unit 2, Tower Court, Greenfield Road	956 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heath Farm	Padgbury Lane		152 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mario's Fish Bar	Unit 1B, West Heath Shopping Centre, Holmes Chapel Road		491 yd
Subway	Unit E, 5, West Heath Shopping Centre, Holmes Chapel Road		519 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Foods	Units N & O, West Heath Shopping Centre, Sandbach Road		519 yd
Tesco Express	West Road		871 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Quinta Primary School ULLSWATER ROAD	grass pitches	147 yd
Congleton High School BOX LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	565 yd
Black Firs Primary School LONGDOWN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	881 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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