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Central Macclesfield

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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

SK109WH

Churchside

SK109YB

Churchside

SK118EQ

West Bond Street

SK101SZ

Churchside

SK116AP

Bridge Street

SK109SQ

Churchside

SK109TZ

Churchside

SK118US

Macclesfield Central

SK116SA

Brown Street

SK109AN

Macclesfield Central

SK101AS

Westminster Street

SK101AX

Prestbury Road

SK117YY

Petunia Grove

SK101TQ

Churchside

SK118DR

Hand Street

SK104LX

Jordangate

SK109QE

Churchside

SK117AA

Brook Street

SK109YD

Churchside

SK109RQ

Churchside

SK118HJ

Queen Annes Court

SK118BR

High Street

SK109QQ

Churchside

SK109UG

Churchside

SK101WZ

Jordangate

SK118AP

Knowsley Road

SK117LL

Windmill Street

SK109YY

Churchside

SK116EZ

Great Queen Street

SK117LH

Copper Street

SK117AF

Jodrell Street

SK116TG

St Georges Street

SK116XW

St Johns Road

SK116UR

Duke Street

SK116SH

South Park Road

SK118AZ

Hill Street

SK118DB

Ridge View

SK117LP

Quayside Way

SK109ZP

Churchside

SK118DX

Pownall Square

SK101TH

Churchside

SK101SG

Churchside

SK109UL

Churchside

SK118ED

Parr Street

SK116HN

Sunderland Street

SK109YJ

Churchside

SK116EX

Pierce Street

SK116RG

Bond Street

SK117HQ

Windmill Street

SK116EW

Old Meadow

SK109ZL

Churchside

SK118DS

Crompton Road

Data Sources

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