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About

Central Macclesfield is the commercial and civic core of the town, centred around the Market Place. This area functions as the primary retail hub, with a mix of national chain stores and independent shops lining the main streets of Mill Street and Chestergate. The historic Market Hall continues to operate, hosting regular markets. The Town Hall, a Victorian building, anchors the civic space.

The area's history is closely tied to the silk industry, evident in the Silk Museum located within the former Macclesfield Sunday School on Roe Street. This specific heritage is a defining characteristic. The urban landscape includes pedestrianised shopping areas and public squares, with residential streets extending outwards from the central commercial zone.

Area overview

On average Central Macclesfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Macclesfield is £44,274 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Macclesfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Macclesfield is home to around 10,422 people, with a population density of about 4,637.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Macclesfield Population
10,422
Population density
4,637.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.19(+53%)
Shoplifting
19.67(+240%)
Public order
19.48(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.16(-16%)
Drugs
9.79(+151%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,964
86.01%
Other White
504
4.84%
Other Asian
163
1.56%
Indian
142
1.36%
Other
104
1%
Total population: 10,422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,581
40.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
17.69%
No qualifications
1,247
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,154
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
726
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 8,937

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,677
31.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,575
29.33%
Owns outright
1,416
26.37%
Other social rented
456
8.49%
Other forms of private rent
148
2.76%
Total households: 5,370

Property prices in Central Macclesfield

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £205,750 in Central Macclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Macclesfield 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 Central Macclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached51£262,000
Flats26£128,750
Detached17£510,000
Terraced150£193,668

10 years median price trend in Central Macclesfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Macclesfield.

All postcodes in Central Macclesfield

SK101SW

Churchside

SK117HW

Stubbs Terrace

SK101DZ

Willerby Close

SK109ZA

Churchside

SK118AN

Western Drive

SK109RT

Churchside

SK117XW

Craig Close

SK102HR

Jordangate

SK117ZH

Spindle Close

SK117ED

Blakelow Road

SK117AB

Allen Street

SK109SZ

Churchside

SK109TD

Churchside

SK117YU

Primrose Avenue

SK116LB

Church Street

SK116PR

Great King Street

SK116TU

Rodney Street

SK118AL

Ryles Park Road

SK109ER

Jordangate

SK101TN

Churchside

SK109ZB

Churchside

SK109SY

Churchside

SK101ER

Brunswick Terrace

SK118DU

Charlton Street

SK101UH

Churchside

SK109ZJ

Churchside

SK117JD

Heapy Street

SK116XN

Statham Street

SK116XQ

Crossall Street

SK109NP

Jordangate

SK109ST

Churchside

SK101TS

Churchside

SK109ZR

Churchside

SK118DE

Hobson Street

SK109NU

Jordangate

SK109YZ

Churchside

SK118GY

James Street

SK109RH

Churchside

SK109SL

Churchside

SK101AN

Longacre Street

SK109UJ

Churchside

SK116UW

Samuel Street

SK117AG

Leigh Street

SK101TP

Churchside

SK109TJ

Churchside

SK101GH

King Edward Street

SK109SS

Churchside

SK109DD

Macclesfield Central

SK109DY

Macclesfield Central

SK101SP

Churchside

SK109PT

Macclesfield Central

SK116AU

Stanley Street

SK116LS

Pickford Street

SK101UJ

Churchside

SK101UB

Churchside

SK118DF

Hathaway Drive

SK101UL

Churchside

SK116XF

Statham Street

SK109UX

Churchside

SK116RZ

Hatton Street

SK101TD

Churchside

SK118AX

Ryle Street

SK116LQ

Back Wall Gate

SK117GU

Knight Street

SK109WS

Churchside

SK109RA

Churchside

SK116SY

Lord Street

SK117UR

Cloverdale Road

SK109XR

Churchside

SK116QB

Marsden Terrace

SK117HJ

Park Green

SK109YR

Churchside

SK109SE

Churchside

SK117NZ

Millstone Passage

SK109XU

Churchside

SK109RY

Churchside

SK101UT

Churchside

SK109YH

Churchside

SK101TA

Churchside

SK118EX

Peter Street

SK118EZ

Crompton Road

SK118AD

Grovewood Mews

SK116PX

Simpsons Court

SK118EN

Weaver Court

SK116BX

Chestergate

SK101BW

Riseley Street

SK104DH

Jordangate

SK117HU

Calamine Street

SK109XW

Churchside

SK116JF

Sunderland Street

SK117NY

River Street

SK117NP

Mill Lane

SK109YU

Churchside

SK109RF

Churchside

SK116TF

Mill Road

SK109SB

Churchside

SK109LZ

Jordangate

SK101UA

Churchside

SK101EX

Market Place

SK118DZ

Cottage Street

Data Sources

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