The Borough of Congleton is located in the southernmost part
of the North West Region of the United Kingdom. Congleton
is one of the six districts which now form the County of
Cheshire.
Immediately to the south lies the large conurbation of North Staffordshire.
The Borough of Congleton lies 19 km (12 miles) north of
Stoke-on-Trent and 45 km (28
miles) south of Manchester.
The M6 motorway passes through the Borough with convenient access points at
Junctions 16,17 and 18.
The Borough of Congleton is a compact area of approximately 207 km (80
square miles) with a population of over 87,000.
The Borough has good economic growth, unemployment below the County average
and a strong manufacturing base. Communication links, which serve Congleton
businesses so well, give ease of access to the most attractive recreational
areas in the UK.