Eaton, Congleton, CW12 2JB

Eaton is a locality within Congleton, a market town and civil parish in the borough of Cheshire East, England. Congleton sits on the River Dane and is approximately 21 miles (34 km) south of Manchester and 13 miles (21 km) north of Stoke-on-Trent. According to the 2021 census, the town’s built‑up area had a population of 30,005, while the parish population was 28,497. The town’s description highlights its status as a market town, suggesting a traditional centre with local shops and community facilities. Its proximity to larger cities like Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent provides residents with access to broader employment, leisure, and transport options, while the river setting adds to the local character. Eaton, being part of this town, benefits from the same rural‑urban mix and the amenities typical of a market town in Cheshire.