Olaf Close, Congleton
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW12 1TJ.
At a glance
5 property sales on Olaf Close, Congleton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 18 Jun 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £299,830. Average sale prices fell from £282,497 in 2024 to £226,000 in 2025 (-20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Olaf Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Olaf Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CW12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £299,830 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £200,000 | 31 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Olaf Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Olaf Close CW12 1TJ | 18 Jun 2025 | £252,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Olaf Close CW12 1TJ | 31 Jan 2025 | £200,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Olaf Close CW12 1TJ | 20 Dec 2024 | £200,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Olaf Close CW12 1TJ | 16 Dec 2024 | £324,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Olaf Close CW12 1TJ | 6 Dec 2024 | £322,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Olaf Close
Crime
76 crimes were reported within about a mile of Olaf Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Olaf Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Dane catchment including Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich and Northeast Crewe Flood alert area
- River Dane at Congleton Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Olaf Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 183 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eaton Bank Academy 1,062 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Aidenswood School 3 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Black Firs Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Opal Education 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Esland Daven School 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Quinta Primary School 491 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Marlfields Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Congleton station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Goostrey station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Viking Park (opp, Barn Road) 2 min walk
- Viking Park (o/s, Barn Road) 2 min walk
- Congleton Retail Park (opp, Barn Road) 8 min walk
- Smithy Lane (opp, Giantswood Lane) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Readesmoor Medical Group Practice
29-29A West Street, Congleton · 0.9 mi - Meadowside Medical Centre
Mountbatten Way, Congleton · 0.9 mi - Lawton House Surgery
Bromley Road, Congleton · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 879 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,213 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire East with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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