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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 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
115
Deprivation level
6/10
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
55.94(+51%)
Shoplifting
18.81(+229%)
Public order
18.61(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.07(+12%)
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 221 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 in Central Macclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,400 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
Detached12£346,350
Flats22£137,500
Semi-Detached43£250,000
Terraced144£190,000

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

SK109SJ

Churchside

SK109SL

Churchside

SK109UF

Churchside

SK109XX

Churchside

SK109YT

Churchside

SK109ZE

Churchside

SK109ZH

Churchside

SK116PT

Albert Street

SK116QR

Bond Street

SK116UF

Hobson Street

SK118DU

Charlton Street

SK118EN

Weaver Court

SK101TU

Churchside

SK109YL

Churchside

SK116EZ

Great Queen Street

SK116LH

Waters Green

SK116NN

Mill Street

SK118AF

Taylor Square

SK118BN

John Street

SK101EZ

Crown Street

SK109XW

Churchside

SK109YP

Churchside

SK116NG

Mill Street

SK117AB

Allen Street

SK117YY

Petunia Grove

SK109YG

Churchside

SK109ZF

Churchside

SK116UT

Roe Street

SK117LD

Smiths Terrace

SK117LF

Black Road

SK117NP

Mill Lane

SK118EF

Peter Street West

SK118FA

Pownall Square

SK109AJ

Macclesfield Central

SK109TW

Churchside

SK109WL

Churchside

SK109WN

Churchside

SK116XW

St Johns Road

SK118HQ

Armoury Court Mews

SK101AT

King Edward Street

SK101EB

Market Place

SK101SL

Churchside

SK109RF

Churchside

SK109SE

Churchside

SK109ST

Churchside

SK109UB

Churchside

SK109WB

Churchside

SK109YZ

Churchside

SK116EX

Pierce Street

SK116XF

Statham Street

SK117NL

Broken Banks

SK109EA

Macclesfield Central

Data Sources

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