About Bath Vale

Bath Vale is a small settlement located in Cheshire, within the CW12 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is known for its peaceful environment and traditional English landscape, with scattered houses and farmsteads. While it is not a large community, Bath Vale offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby villages and towns. The surrounding area is popular for walking and cycling, with footpaths connecting to local attractions. The village is part of the wider Cheshire countryside, known for its rolling hills and historic connections to the region’s agricultural past.

School Ratings in Bath Vale

Families in Bath Vale have access to 34 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bath Vale

Homes sell for an average of £284K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £374K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bath Vale

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Bath Vale, with 27 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bath Vale

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bath Vale around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bath Vale

Bath Vale benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,571 sales

Average Price £284K
£959 — £7.88M
Detached £374K 2,732
Semi £216K 1,871
Terraced £173K 1,276
Flat £132K 364

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

23 Primary
5 Secondary
6 Other
Buglawton Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Esland Daven School Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Opal Education 0.5 miles Havannah Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Eaton Bank Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Congleton and Holmes Chapel Family Hub 0.9 miles Daven Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.9 miles Mossley CofE Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Marlfields Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.4 miles Aidenswood School Good 1.5 miles Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bath Vale IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Bath Vale are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,091 Children (0-15) 17%
28,659 Working Age 59%
15,812 Older (60+) 32%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bath Vale 187 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bath Vale is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

98 Violence & Sexual Offences
27 Public Order
14 Shoplifting
11 Drugs
10 Criminal Damage & Arson
10 Other Theft
6 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Burglary
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Kidsgrove Train Station 6.1 miles
Alsager Train Station 6.9 miles
Holmes Chapel Train Station 7 miles
Goostrey Train Station 7 miles
Chelford (Cheshire) Train Station 8.1 miles
Sandbach Train Station 8.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Buglawton 0 yards Congleton 0.6 miles Havannah 0.6 miles Hightown 0.6 miles Lower Heath 0.9 miles Dane in Shaw 1.2 miles Mossley 1.2 miles Timbersbrook 1.4 miles Eaton 1.4 miles West Heath 1.9 miles Rodeheath 1.9 miles Congleton Edge 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Cheshire East
County Staffordshire
Ward Congleton West
Constituency Congleton
Parish Congleton
Region North West

Streets in CW12 30 shown View all streets

A536 3 Abbotts Close 1 Acorn Lane 1 Adler Road 1 Alexandria Way 1 Allen Place 1 Ambleside Court 1 Anderton Drive 1 Annan Close 1 Antrobus Street 3 Apple Close 1 Appleton Close 1 Arden Court 1 Armett Close 1 Arnside Avenue 1 Ascot Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashton Close 1 Aspen Close 2 Astbury Lane Ends 1 Astbury Street 3 Atkin Close 1 Avon Drive 2 Ayrshire Way 1 Back Cross Lane 1 Back Lane 2 Bailey Crescent 2 Balmoral Gardens 1 Bank Lane 1 Bank Street 1

Postcodes in CW12 50 shown View all postcodes

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