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Macclesfield Central

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About

Macclesfield Central ward encompasses the historic core and immediate surrounding neighbourhoods of the town. The area is defined by its steep streets rising from the River Bollin, with a mix of Georgian, Victorian, and later architecture. The traditional market function continues near the town hall, serving as a commercial hub for the wider area. Residential streets of terraced housing extend outwards from this central point, creating a densely populated urban district.

The ward's industrial heritage is visible in former silk mills, some repurposed for modern use. Parks like South Park provide green space on the slopes overlooking the town centre. The area functions as the primary administrative and retail centre for Macclesfield, with a concentration of services, shops, and civic buildings. Its layout reflects its development as a significant manufacturing town during the 19th century.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 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 Macclesfield Central is £44,342 per year. There are 5 schools in Macclesfield Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Macclesfield Central is home to around 9,173 people, with a population density of about 4,829.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Macclesfield Central Population
9,173
Population density
4,829.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.57(+84%)
Public order
22.57(+123%)
Shoplifting
22.35(+287%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.1(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,798
85.03%
Other White
469
5.11%
Other Asian
168
1.83%
Indian
139
1.52%
Other
100
1.09%
Total population: 9,171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,226
41.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,381
17.59%
No qualifications
1,079
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
618
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 7,851

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,594
33.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,370
28.7%
Owns outright
1,198
25.1%
Other social rented
396
8.3%
Other forms of private rent
132
2.77%
Total households: 4,773

Property prices in Macclesfield Central

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £197,125 in Macclesfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield Central 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 Macclesfield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£285,000
Terraced139£193,000
Detached15£510,000
Flats26£128,750

10 years median price trend in Macclesfield Central

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

All postcodes in Macclesfield Central

SK116PP

Langford Street

SK109SW

Churchside

SK116NN

Mill Street

SK116JL

Sunderland Street

SK118BS

South Park Court Business Centre

SK101SD

Churchside

SK101AN

Longacre Street

SK109YB

Churchside

SK109PH

Macclesfield Central

SK118AG

Slater Street

SK101UU

Churchside

SK109WA

Churchside

SK116JB

Charlotte Street

SK116NG

Mill Street

SK104GJ

Jordangate

SK109QN

Churchside

SK118HJ

Queen Annes Court

SK116QX

Lyon Street

SK109TJ

Churchside

SK117NJ

Lowe Street

SK101GH

King Edward Street

SK116XP

Elizabeth Street

SK116QW

Holland Street

SK117HL

Lower Bank Street

SK109RU

Churchside

SK109SH

Churchside

SK117GZ

Maydews Passage

SK109YZ

Churchside

SK109LZ

Jordangate

SK109XL

Churchside

SK109DR

Macclesfield Central

SK109RA

Churchside

SK101BT

Churchill Way

SK101UH

Churchside

SK116RR

Blackshaw Street

SK109SD

Churchside

SK109YD

Churchside

SK116SH

South Park Road

SK109XU

Churchside

SK116ES

George Street West

SK118BN

John Street

SK109TE

Churchside

SK101BD

Adlington Street

SK118DT

Pownall Square

SK109SP

Churchside

SK101SS

Churchside

SK116RZ

Hatton Street

SK118HA

St Andrews Road

SK116AF

Castle Street

SK118AY

Marlowe Court

SK116XN

Statham Street

SK116LH

Waters Green

SK109WU

Churchside

SK116UH

Buckley Street

SK118JQ

Bedford Road

SK118ES

Peter Street

SK101BQ

Boothby Street

SK101SQ

Churchside

SK116HX

Pickford Street

SK109DT

Macclesfield Central

SK109XA

Churchside

SK118EJ

Highfield Road

SK101HG

Churchside

SK118EG

Crown Street West

SK101AW

Little Street

SK101TH

Churchside

SK109DJ

Jordangate

SK118JE

Oxford Road

SK118AR

Park Vale Road

SK117NA

Park Green

SK116HY

Townley Street

SK109ER

Jordangate

SK101BR

Millers Court

SK109XE

Churchside

SK118EH

Crompton Road

SK109QY

Churchside

SK109UP

Churchside

SK101SA

Churchside

SK118LF

Park Lane

SK116EW

Old Meadow

SK116XF

Statham Street

SK101AA

King Edward Street

SK118EY

Bread Street

SK116UF

Hobson Street

SK109YT

Churchside

SK116UN

Nelson Street

SK101SE

Churchside

SK118DD

Ryles Crescent

SK118EF

Peter Street West

SK101UN

Churchside

SK109QE

Churchside

SK109UR

Churchside

SK109QL

Churchside

SK109SG

Churchside

SK116QG

Union Street

SK109TZ

Churchside

SK116DU

Chestergate

SK116SD

Armitt Street

SK118DR

Hand Street

SK102HR

Jordangate

Data Sources

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