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Macclesfield Central

England / North West / Cheshire East / Macclesfield Central

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

SK101TF

Churchside

SK101TZ

Churchside

SK101UD

Churchside

SK101UE

Churchside

SK109QE

Churchside

SK116AR

Central Macclesfield

SK116ER

George Street West

SK116JB

Charlotte Street

SK116PY

Bridge Street

SK118EB

Crompton Road

SK118EX

Bread Street

SK109TT

Churchside

SK109WA

Churchside

SK109XU

Churchside

SK109YH

Churchside

SK109ZG

Churchside

SK101SN

Churchside

SK101TH

Churchside

SK101DY

Churchside

SK101HW

Churchside

SK116HS

George Street

SK116JF

Sunderland Street

SK116XL

St John's Road

SK117NR

Mill Lane

SK118BW

James Street

SK101AG

Churchside

SK101BN

Grosvenor Street

SK101BZ

Cumberland Street

SK116WY

Jordangate

SK101UN

Churchside

SK101DD

Cumberland Street

SK104WH

Jordangate

SK109PT

Central Macclesfield

SK109QW

Churchside

SK109SB

Churchside

SK116ED

Chatham Street

SK116EG

Bridge Street

SK116QZ

Newton Street

SK116UH

Buckley Street

SK118AP

Knowsley Road

SK118GB

Crompton Road

SK118EU

Baker Street

SK109UU

Churchside

SK109UQ

Churchside

SK109XF

Churchside

SK109YX

Churchside

SK109ZQ

Churchside

SK109ZS

Churchside

SK101TD

Churchside

SK101UH

Churchside

SK101UU

Churchside

SK101BH

Walker Street

SK109RH

Churchside

SK116AY

Chatham Street

SK116JL

Sunderland Street

SK116JW

Sunderland Street

SK116JY

Central Macclesfield

SK116LL

Boden Street

SK118JP

Regent Avenue

SK116PW

Great King Street

SK116QF

Crossall Street

SK116RF

Hatton Street

SK117HQ

Waterside

SK117NE

Park Green

SK117NH

Lowe Street

SK118JX

Orchard Close

SK118HA

St Andrew's Road

SK118HB

Crompton Road

SK109SP

Churchside

SK109SR

Churchside

SK109SZ

Churchside

SK109UW

Churchside

SK109XT

Churchside

SK102HR

Jordangate

SK101BA

Longacre Street

SK118LE

Stevenage Close

SK116GH

Bridge Street

SK116JA

Townley Place

SK116RZ

Hatton Street

SK116TJ

Park Lane

SK117GY

Parsonage Street

SK118AS

Grange Road

SK118BH

Peel Street

SK116QQ

Whiston Street

SK109SX

Churchside

SK109WR

Churchside

SK109DT

Central Macclesfield

SK109XH

Churchside

SK109ZA

Churchside

SK109ZX

Churchside

SK101TX

Churchside

SK101EA

Churchside

SK101EQ

Jordangate

SK104LX

Jordangate

SK109AN

Central Macclesfield

SK118LD

Stevenage Close

SK109JB

Jordangate

SK116EB

Church Street West

SK116PN

Great King Street

SK116SH

South Park Road

Data Sources

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