CongletonCW12
Cheshire East · North West
Congleton (CW12) in Cheshire has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.7% for property prices alongside 5.5% for rental yields, indicating rental expansion outpacing capital appreciation. The district scores 55.3/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally, and is classified at a pre-cursor gentrification stage. Population growth over five years remained minimal at 0.1%, suggesting demographic stability rather than expansion-driven demand. The rental yield performance relative to price growth may appeal to income-focused investors, though capital growth prospects appear modest within this market segment.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Congleton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
Congleton (CW12) common questions
Is Congleton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Congleton (CW12) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 25% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Congleton safe?
Congleton has a safety score of 55/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Congleton?
The average property price in Congleton (CW12) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Congleton?
The median monthly rent in Congleton (CW12) is £696 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Congleton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Heywood (OL10), Rochdale (OL11), Rochdale (OL16), Manchester (M9), Manchester (M25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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