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Macclesfield Central

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About

Macclesfield Central ward is located in the town of Macclesfield, within the Cheshire East unitary authority. The area covers the town centre and surrounding residential streets, serving as the commercial and administrative heart of Macclesfield. Key landmarks include the Town Hall, Macclesfield Library, and the Silk Museum, reflecting the town's historical ties to the silk industry. The ward is well-connected, with Macclesfield Railway Station providing direct links to Manchester and London.

Residential areas in Macclesfield Central feature a mix of Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and some social housing. The ward includes retail hubs such as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and local independent shops along Chestergate and Mill Street. Parks like South Park and West Park offer green spaces for recreation. The ward has a range of schools, healthcare facilities, and community services, making it a functional and accessible part of the town.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 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 of residents in Macclesfield Central is £42,660 per year. There are 5 schools in Macclesfield Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Macclesfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,400 up to £680,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£395,000
Flats26£135,000
Semi-Detached28£259,250
Terraced124£190,000

10 years price trend in Macclesfield Central

All postcodes in Macclesfield Central

SK117LZ

Park Green

SK109UE

Churchside

SK109WD

Churchside

SK109YD

Churchside

SK109ZJ

Churchside

SK101TG

Churchside

SK101AR

Longacre Street

SK109QF

Churchside

SK104DH

Jordangate

SK109LZ

Jordangate

SK116AU

Stanley Street

SK116ES

George Street West

SK116JD

Pickford Street

SK116PL

Charlotte Street West

SK116RN

Newton Street

SK116RR

Blackshaw Street

SK116SY

Chapel Street

SK116XQ

Crossall Street

SK118JZ

Cherington Crescent

SK118JT

Central Macclesfield

SK118DJ

Adlington Street

SK118JE

Cottage Street

SK116EW

Central Macclesfield

SK109TE

Churchside

SK109XB

Churchside

SK109YS

Churchside

SK101TT

Churchside

SK101UB

Churchside

SK101AP

King Edward Road

SK101EJ

Jordangate

SK109QJ

Churchside

SK109QU

Churchside

SK109QY

Churchside

SK109QZ

Churchside

SK116LP

Queen Victoria Street

SK116UZ

Exchange Close

SK117NT

Waller Street

SK118EH

Crompton Road

SK118HF

Crompton Road

SK109QL

Churchside

SK109RL

Churchside

SK109RR

Churchside

SK109TD

Churchside

SK101BG

Sharpley Street

SK109PH

Central Macclesfield

SK116QU

Athey Street

SK116BA

Chestergate

SK116BX

Chestergate

SK116DY

Chestergate

SK116PD

Park Lane

SK116PZ

Bridge Street

SK116QS

Bond Street

SK116QX

Athey Street

SK116RA

Henderson Street

SK116RP

South Park Road

SK117AA

Brook Street

SK117NW

Mill Lane

SK118BY

Avonside Way

SK118JU

Cambridge Road

SK101SZ

Churchside

SK101UA

Churchside

SK101ST

Churchside

SK101HA

Churchside

SK101WZ

Jordangate

SK101AE

King Edward Street

SK101BP

Cumberland Street

SK101HG

Churchside

SK109PF

Jordangate

SK116EF

Charlotte Street West

SK116HY

Townley Street

SK116NH

Mill Street

SK116UN

Nelson Street

SK116XN

Statham Street

SK117JE

Park Green

SK118AG

Slater Street

SK118EG

Crown Street West

SK118ET

Peter Street

SK109BY

Jordangate

SK109XD

Churchside

SK109XL

Churchside

SK109XR

Churchside

SK101AX

Central Macclesfield

SK101BL

Chester Road

SK101ER

Brunswick Street

SK101GH

King Edward Street

SK109NR

Jordangate

SK116JJ

Central Macclesfield

SK116QY

Bond Street

SK116RY

Brown Street

SK116TD

St George's Street

SK118BL

Peel Street

SK118DZ

Cottage Street

SK118HG

Preston Street West

SK118HP

Oxford Road

SK109RB

Churchside

SK109UH

Churchside

SK109WT

Churchside

SK101SE

Churchside

SK101SQ

Churchside

SK101TE

Churchside
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.