Living in CW12, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW12 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CW12
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £22,000 to £375,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 UNION STREET, CW12 1JB | terraced | £142,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 69 WEST STREET, CW12 1JY | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 37 ANTROBUS STREET, CW12 1HE | terraced | £189,950 | 2026-05-29 |
| 92 BROADHURST LANE, CW12 1LA | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 35 PARK ROAD, CW12 1DS | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4C BOOTH STREET, CW12 4DG | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Mossley CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.1 mi |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.4 mi |
| Daven Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.6 mi |
9 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
175 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about CW12
What is the average house price in CW12?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CW12?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW12?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central CW12 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £22,000 to £375,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW12?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW12, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW12?
175 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW12 at risk of flooding?
Central CW12 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CW12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £175,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 175 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW12 safe?
175 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CW12 or ST8, CW12 or ST7, CW12 or SK11.
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