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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

SK103FW

West Park Drive

SK103QG

Portford Close

Data Sources

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