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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 136 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
136
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
66.61(+79%)
Public order
21.8(+116%)
Shoplifting
21.37(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.51(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+34%)
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 196 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Macclesfield Central 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 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
Detached10£403,500
Flats22£137,500
Semi-Detached29£275,000
Terraced135£187,805

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

SK109TA

Churchside

SK101SR

Churchside

SK109QQ

Churchside

SK101SP

Churchside

SK116LT

Mill Street

SK101TR

Churchside

SK109ZB

Churchside

SK109LZ

Jordangate

SK101SG

Churchside

SK101AR

Longacre Street

SK104DH

Jordangate

SK109QF

Churchside

SK109UE

Churchside

SK109WD

Churchside

SK109YD

Churchside

SK109ZJ

Churchside

SK116JD

Pickford Street

SK116RN

Newton Street

SK116RR

Blackshaw Street

SK116SY

Lord Street

SK116XQ

Crossall Street

SK118JT

Harrops Place

SK118JZ

Oxford Road

SK101TG

Churchside

SK116AU

Stanley Street

SK116ES

George Street West

SK116PL

Great King Street

SK118DJ

Chester Road

SK118JE

Oxford Road

SK116UZ

Exchange Close

SK109QU

Churchside

SK109QY

Churchside

SK109QZ

Churchside

SK109YS

Churchside

SK116LP

Queen Victoria Street

SK118EH

Crompton Road

SK118HF

Barracks Square

SK101EJ

Jordangate

SK101AP

King Edward Road

SK101TT

Churchside

SK101UB

Churchside

SK109QJ

Churchside

SK109TE

Churchside

SK109XB

Churchside

SK116EW

Old Meadow

SK117NT

Waller Street

SK101BG

Sharpley Street

SK109RL

Churchside

SK109TD

Churchside

SK109PH

Macclesfield Central

SK116BA

Chestergate

SK116BX

Chestergate

SK116PD

Park Lane

SK116PZ

Bridge Street

SK116QS

Bond Street

SK116QX

Lyon Street

SK116RA

Henderson Street

SK116RP

South Park Road

SK117NW

Mill Lane

SK118JU

Park Lane

SK109QL

Churchside

SK109RR

Churchside

SK116DY

Chestergate

SK116QU

Athey Street

SK117AA

Brook Street

SK118BY

Avonside Way

SK101BP

Cumberland Street

SK101SZ

Churchside

SK101UA

Churchside

SK109PF

Jordangate

SK116NH

Mill Street

SK116XN

Statham Street

SK101AE

King Edward Street

SK101HG

Churchside

SK101ST

Churchside

SK101WZ

Jordangate

SK116EF

Charlotte Street West

SK116HY

Townley Street

SK116UN

Nelson Street

SK117JE

Park Green

SK118AG

Slater Street

SK118EG

Crown Street West

SK118ET

Peter Street

SK109XR

Churchside

SK101AX

Prestbury Road

SK101GH

King Edward Street

SK109BY

Jordangate

SK109NR

Jordangate

SK116JJ

Stanley Place

SK116RY

Brown Street

SK118BL

Peel Street

SK118HG

Preston Street West

SK101BL

Prestbury Road

SK101ER

Brunswick Terrace

SK109XD

Churchside

SK109XL

Churchside

SK116QY

Shaw Street

SK116TD

St Georges Street

SK118DZ

Cottage Street

SK118HP

Oxford Road

Data Sources

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