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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 53 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
53
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
34.46(-7%)
Public order
5.58(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.79(-80%)
Other theft
3.57(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.01(-66%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached35£470,000
Flats22£185,000
Semi-Detached27£290,000
Terraced24£208,750

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

SK103PJ

April Rise

SK103EF

Berwick Close

SK103DX

Elgin Avenue

SK103EW

Lincoln Place

SK103FS

Victoria Road

SK103JX

St Ives Close

SK103PZ

Edinburgh Drive

SK103QU

Wren Close

SK103RR

Ashbourne Mews

SK103BL

Hope Drive

SK103EN

Norfolk Walk

SK118TR

Bishopton Drive

SK103LF

Dalesford Crescent

SK103SA

Eldon Road

SK118TN

Kershaw Grove

SK103HL

Prestbury Road

SK103QD

Underwood Close

SK104XL

Birchgate Close

SK118TP

Oxney Close

SK103NW

Camborne Avenue

SK103QN

Birches Croft Drive

SK103SG

Shutlingsloe Way

SK103BX

Old Farm Close

SK103JT

Redruth Avenue

SK103NY

St Austell Avenue

SK103SH

Bramhall Way

SK103PN

Newlyn Avenue

SK103SP

Homestead Close

SK118WA

Kennet Way

SK103EA

Batemill Close

SK103GH

Jasmine Avenue

SK103EL

Stafford Close

SK103EZ

Kennedy Avenue

SK103NB

Haughton Close

SK103PX

The Whitfields

SK103DR

Millbank Drive

SK103GE

Kensington Square

SK103GJ

Heyden Close

SK103QW

Home Farm Avenue

SK103EE

Angus Walk

SK103HZ

Tamar Close

SK103HD

Suffolk Close

SK103LT

Pavilion Way

SK103LU

Pavilion Way

SK103DS

Farwood Close

SK103LX

Pavilion Way

SK103RH

Brampton Avenue

SK103SL

Tabley Close

SK118SH

Maxfield Close

SK103EQ

Wiltshire Close

SK103JE

Victoria Road

SK118WG

Bishopton Drive

SK103BR

Prestbury Road

SK103GZ

Pavilion Way

SK103JR

Whirley Road

SK103LS

Victoria Road

SK103QY

Montrose Close

SK104AB

Grangelands

SK103BN

Prestbury Road

SK103HF

Essex Walk

SK103NL

Tintagel Close

SK103RT

Livingstone Close

SK103RZ

Stirling Close

SK104XS

Rayleigh Close

SK103JQ

Birtles Road

SK118SP

Alderney Close

SK103DZ

Woodstock Close

SK103JJ

Whirley Road

SK103QF

Brookhouse Close

SK103GQ

West Park Drive

SK103HG

Kent Walk

SK103NU

Birch Avenue

SK104RJ

Sandy Lane

SK118DW

West Street

SK103GL

Wallbrook Avenue

SK103PP

Hayle Close

SK103GN

Hope Drive

SK103HU

Priory Drive

SK103JH

Birtles Road

SK103NN

St Austell Avenue

SK103QE

Roxburgh Close

SK103JL

Whirley Road

SK103NZ

West House Court

SK103DF

Prestbury Road

SK118PQ

Fern Lea Drive

SK103HT

Church Way

SK103ED

Berwick Close

SK103LZ

Hedingham Close

SK103QB

Atholl Close

SK103QX

Sutherland Drive

SK103RN

Hamble Way

SK103FU

West Park Drive

SK103HY

Blyth Close

SK103SF

Gritstone Drive

SK103EP

Lincoln Walk

SK103EB

Aberdeen Walk

SK103HS

Kennedy Avenue

SK103JB

Penzance Close

SK103NX

St Mawes Court

SK103DW

Downes Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.