Town Pop. 28,065

Living in Congleton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Congleton scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the CW12 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the CW12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,066 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 277 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 173 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 128 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 122 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 417 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 160 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 77 crimes
  3. 3 Brunswick Street 66 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 26

Services

Schools
32
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area
5Good3Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Black Firs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Congleton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mossley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Quinta Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Daven Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Marlfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Saint Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Buglawton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Eaton Bank AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital10 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,008 patients per GP
2dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 767 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.5%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Congleton 1 mi
Kidsgrove 5.6 mi
Goostrey 6.1 mi
J17 M6 5.5 mi
J17 M6 5.7 mi
J18 M6 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Ample 34
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 52
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 17
Retail Shopping Ample 207
Takeaways Ample 25
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,500 279
Detached £390,000 94
Semi-detached £257,500 91
Terraced £169,975 78
Flat / Maisonette £122,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£118k £219k £323k £425k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Somerford and Brereton Heath 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
The Bank 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Biddulph 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Scholar Green 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 5.5 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 6.1 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 6.1 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Congleton a nice place to live?

Congleton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Congleton is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Congleton?

Congleton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 2,183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Congleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Congleton are Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School, Black Firs Primary School and Congleton High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Congleton in total.

What are house prices like in Congleton?

The current median house price in Congleton is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £257,500, terraced £169,975, flat £122,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 279 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Congleton in context

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Postcode districts in Congleton

CW12 53 ⇄

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