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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

SK116LY

Mill Street

SK109DU

Macclesfield Central

SK116QN

Paradise Street

SK116RP

South Park Road

SK116TX

Park Lane

SK109RH

Churchside

SK109QX

Churchside

SK109XF

Churchside

SK109TY

Churchside

SK116TU

Rodney Street

SK116RE

Bond Street

SK116QA

Bridge Street

SK117NW

Mill Lane

SK109RJ

Churchside

SK109YN

Churchside

SK101SH

Churchside

SK116NR

Mill Street

SK101UG

Churchside

SK118JT

Harrops Place

SK101SF

Churchside

SK101BX

Westminster Road

SK109TR

Churchside

SK101TW

Churchside

SK116SY

Lord Street

SK118JJ

Moran Crescent

SK109RX

Churchside

SK101AZ

Anderson Street

SK118BT

St Georges Place

SK109NU

Jordangate

SK109YX

Churchside

SK116PT

Albert Street

SK101EW

Jordangate

SK118BL

Peel Street

SK116QB

Marsden Terrace

SK109SJ

Churchside

SK109WF

Churchside

SK117HQ

Windmill Street

SK118DL

Chester Road

SK109SZ

Churchside

SK116TH

Grapes Street

SK118EN

Weaver Court

SK109UD

Churchside

SK116JQ

Wood Street

SK116RX

Barton Street

SK109PT

Macclesfield Central

SK109ZD

Churchside

SK116UR

Duke Street

SK109UU

Churchside

SK109RZ

Churchside

SK101AP

King Edward Road

SK116RS

South Park Road

SK101UQ

Churchside

SK109YP

Churchside

SK117AB

Allen Street

SK109UB

Churchside

SK109WW

Churchside

SK105XU

Jordangate

SK109TU

Churchside

SK109RY

Churchside

SK109BY

Jordangate

SK109UQ

Churchside

SK118DX

Pownall Square

SK101AF

King Edward Street

SK118US

Macclesfield Central

SK109ZA

Churchside

SK109ZX

Churchside

SK116DG

Chestergate

SK118AQ

Woodlands Road

SK116QJ

Newton Street

SK101SY

Churchside

SK101SR

Churchside

SK109YJ

Churchside

SK109YA

Churchside

SK116ED

Chatham Street

SK116NE

Mill Street

SK109WX

Churchside

SK109QU

Churchside

SK109TN

Churchside

SK118LH

Loxley Close

SK116JX

Waters Green

SK101DZ

Willerby Close

SK109US

Churchside

SK101UA

Churchside

SK116SS

Park Street

SK101TF

Churchside

SK101UP

Churchside

SK109SE

Churchside

SK109DD

Macclesfield Central

SK118EP

Loney Street

SK101UT

Churchside

SK109ZQ

Churchside

SK117QJ

Park Green

SK109AD

Jordangate

SK109XW

Churchside

SK118AD

Grovewood Mews

SK101AJ

Macclesfield Central

SK116LQ

Back Wall Gate

SK118ED

Parr Street

SK109QS

Churchside

SK109YU

Churchside

Data Sources

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