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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

SK118DA

Ryles Close

SK116UJ

Vincent Street

SK101SL

Churchside

SK117NT

Waller Street

SK118XU

Shakespeare Court

SK109TG

Churchside

SK109SA

Churchside

SK101UR

Churchside

SK118JP

Regent Avenue

SK109NR

Jordangate

SK116TD

St Georges Street

SK101BW

Riseley Street

SK116GH

Bridge Street

SK105TP

Jordangate

SK101SX

Churchside

SK116JS

Waters Green

SK116RW

Newton Street

SK109ZB

Churchside

SK101BL

Prestbury Road

SK118DS

Crompton Road

SK101EJ

Jordangate

SK101BN

Grosvenor Street

SK109BG

Macclesfield Central

SK116TA

Chapel Street

SK117HY

Park Green

SK109ZU

Churchside

SK109UF

Churchside

SK118AH

Ryles Park Road

SK109YL

Churchside

SK109RL

Churchside

SK118HQ

Armoury Court Mews

SK109RN

Churchside

SK118JW

Cambridge Road

SK109UN

Churchside

SK116QR

Bond Street

SK109ZL

Churchside

SK116PN

Great King Street

SK109YF

Churchside

SK101AE

King Edward Street

SK116LP

Queen Victoria Street

SK118AL

Ryles Park Road

SK109YQ

Churchside

SK101UL

Churchside

SK116QZ

Newton Street

SK116RF

Hatton Street

SK109SR

Churchside

SK117NN

Mill Lane

SK109RS

Churchside

SK116EG

Bridge Street

SK101DQ

Brock Street

SK118JX

Orchard Close

SK109QR

Churchside

SK109WG

Churchside

SK116DY

Chestergate

SK109XS

Churchside

SK109SN

Churchside

SK109SY

Churchside

SK116TB

Lord Street

SK101ET

Brunswick Hill

SK101AU

Prestbury Road

SK109ST

Churchside

SK101FX

King Edward Street

SK109UJ

Churchside

SK109WT

Churchside

SK116BA

Chestergate

SK109ZE

Churchside

SK116EF

Charlotte Street West

SK109QF

Churchside

SK101TB

Churchside

SK101TX

Churchside

SK116NH

Mill Street

SK116PY

Bridge Street

SK101AX

Prestbury Road

SK116PX

Simpsons Court

SK109UT

Churchside

SK118BY

Avonside Way

SK118XT

Stratford Way

SK101TR

Churchside

SK116ET

Catherine Street

SK101SG

Churchside

SK109SU

Churchside

SK109ZR

Churchside

SK109YR

Churchside

SK101AB

Macclesfield Central

SK118GD

Jordangate

SK116RL

Crossall Street

SK116AP

Bridge Street

SK109RD

Churchside

SK109TW

Churchside

SK118AX

Ryle Street

SK117HW

Stubbs Terrace

SK109DP

Macclesfield Central

SK116AD

Brown Street

SK116BS

Jordangate

SK101TN

Churchside

SK109TH

Churchside

SK101AQ

King Edward Street

SK109WE

Churchside

SK118DF

Hathaway Drive

SK116LB

Church Street

Data Sources

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