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Broken Cross and Upton

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About

Broken Cross and Upton is a residential ward on the southern edge of Macclesfield. The area is characterised by housing developments from the mid-20th century onwards, providing homes for families and commuters. Its layout includes local shopping parades and schools that serve the immediate community. The ward contains several green spaces, including recreational fields and smaller parks integrated within the neighbourhoods.

A notable local feature is the Tegg's Nose Country Park, which lies just to the east. This former quarry site offers expansive views over the surrounding Cheshire Plain and Macclesfield Forest. The area's topography includes gentle slopes rising towards the Peak District fringe. Transport links are provided by the A523 road, which connects the ward to the town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Broken Cross and Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broken Cross and Upton is £59,079 per year. There are 4 schools in Broken Cross and Upton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broken Cross and Upton is home to around 8,968 people, with a population density of about 2,178.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broken Cross and Upton Population
8,968
Population density
2,178.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.45(-10%)
Public order
7.25(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-58%)
Other theft
3.68(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.35(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,977
88.94%
Other White
286
3.19%
Indian
116
1.29%
African
73
0.81%
Other Asian
71
0.79%
Total population: 8,969

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,011
41.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,209
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
14.26%
No qualifications
901
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 7,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,547
40.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,283
33.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
462
12.06%
Other social rented
336
8.77%
Social rents from council
98
2.56%
Total households: 3,831

Property prices in Broken Cross and Upton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £276,791 in Broken Cross and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broken Cross and Upton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broken Cross and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£307,500
Detached38£454,998
Terraced31£210,000
Flats24£175,000

10 years median price trend in Broken Cross and Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broken Cross and Upton.

All postcodes in Broken Cross and Upton

SK103HB

Devon Close

SK103GJ

Heyden Close

SK103HW

Greengates

SK103HU

Priory Drive

SK103RT

Livingstone Close

SK103BL

Hope Drive

SK103PU

Fowey Close

SK103GD

Winchester Drive

SK118WA

Kennet Way

SK103SA

Eldon Road

SK103GN

Hope Drive

SK103RD

Bracken Close

SK103PN

Newlyn Avenue

SK118TR

Bishopton Drive

SK103GH

Jasmine Avenue

SK103QZ

Murray Close

SK103QE

Roxburgh Close

SK103JR

Whirley Road

SK103FS

Victoria Road

SK118WD

Blandford Drive

SK103HX

Friars Way

SK103FW

West Park Drive

SK103SP

Homestead Close

SK103JJ

Whirley Road

SK103RZ

Stirling Close

SK103PX

The Whitfields

SK103HP

Donagh Close

SK103EX

Beck Lane

SK103EF

Berwick Close

SK103ET

Westmorland Close

SK103LE

Dalesford Crescent

SK103GR

West Park Drive

SK103HY

Blyth Close

SK103NQ

Newquay Drive

SK103QR

Mereside Close

SK103NY

St Austell Avenue

SK103JB

Penzance Close

SK103HA

Hampshire Walk

SK103NW

Camborne Avenue

SK103JS

Scholars Close

SK103GY

Carolyn Drive

SK103JY

Truro Close

SK103GB

Pavilion Way

SK103GL

Wallbrook Avenue

SK103DS

Farwood Close

SK103LZ

Hedingham Close

SK103BS

Prestbury Road

SK103QY

Montrose Close

SK103DR

Millbank Drive

SK103RB

Carnegie Close

SK103EG

Stafford Walk

SK103PJ

April Rise

SK118TT

Abingdon Close

SK103NL

Tintagel Close

SK103JN

Belmont Avenue

SK103QQ

Merrydale Close

SK103QW

Home Farm Avenue

SK118PZ

Fieldbank Road

SK118PU

Lea Bank Close

SK103HZ

Tamar Close

SK103BR

Prestbury Road

SK103QX

Sutherland Drive

SK103ER

Renfrew Close

SK103GW

Cantrell Place

SK103QN

Birches Croft Drive

SK103NF

Somerset Close

SK103HL

Prestbury Road

SK103EQ

Wiltshire Close

SK103QU

Wren Close

SK103DF

Prestbury Road

SK103JE

Victoria Road

SK118HE

Chester Road

SK103DX

Elgin Avenue

SK104XS

Rayleigh Close

SK103GG

Victoria Road

SK103EA

Batemill Close

SK104XJ

Drummond Way

SK103QP

Bittern Grove

SK103HH

Berkshire Close

SK103QF

Brookhouse Close

SK103EL

Stafford Close

SK103GF

Knightsbridge Square

SK103PL

Blenheim Way

SK103NB

Haughton Close

SK103NA

Calveley Road

SK103PS

Lanreath Close

SK103HD

Suffolk Close

SK103ES

Lanark Walk

SK103JA

Victoria Road

SK103EJ

Wiltshire Walk

SK103NE

Pavilion Way

SK103SG

Shutlingsloe Way

SK103GS

Blueberry Way

SK103RW

Alveston Close

SK103HJ

Priory Lane

SK103GE

Kensington Square

SK103ED

Berwick Close

SK118PQ

Fern Lea Drive

SK103EN

Norfolk Walk

SK118TY

Toll Bar Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.