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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

SK116TL

Park Lane

SK116UA

Park Lane

SK116XP

Churchill Way

SK118GD

Jordangate

SK118BT

St George's Place

SK109TZ

Churchside

SK109UA

Churchside

SK109UL

Churchside

SK109DX

Central Macclesfield

SK109XA

Churchside

SK101AW

Chestergate

SK101BE

Boothby Street

SK109PW

Jordangate

SK109RE

Churchside

SK109SD

Churchside

SK116AD

Brown Street

SK116JZ

Waters Green

SK116QN

Holland Street

SK116UR

Duke Street

SK117HJ

Park Green

SK117HL

Lower Bank Street

SK117NX

Pool Street

SK118JR

Park Lane

SK118XJ

Brough Street West

SK109TG

Churchside

SK109WE

Churchside

SK109XG

Churchside

SK109XY

Churchside

SK109ZL

Churchside

SK101UP

Churchside

SK116RH

Lynn Grove

SK101BR

Cumberland Street

SK101BT

Churchill Way

SK109QG

Churchside

SK116UQ

Vincent Street

SK118EL

Brough Street West

SK118JF

Beswick Street

SK109TS

Churchside

SK109DU

Central Macclesfield

SK109ZT

Churchside

SK101TB

Churchside

SK109RP

Churchside

SK118AD

Grovewood Mews

SK116JQ

Wood Street

SK116JX

Waters Green

SK116LY

Castle Street

SK118BR

High Street

SK118BU

High Street

SK118DE

Hobson Street

SK109YA

Churchside

SK109TJ

Churchside

SK109TN

Churchside

SK109WJ

Churchside

SK109WX

Churchside

SK101TQ

Churchside

SK101TL

Churchside

SK101TY

Churchside

SK101AS

Westminster Street

SK101HN

Central Macclesfield

SK105SU

Jordangate

SK109AB

Central Macclesfield

SK109RQ

Churchside

SK109RX

Churchside

SK118LF

Park Lane

SK116AX

Churchill Way

SK116JU

Central Macclesfield

SK116LF

Sunderland Street

SK116RE

Bond Street

SK116RQ

Barton Street

SK116TA

Chapel Street

SK116TB

Lord Street

SK116TU

Park Lane

SK116UJ

Churchill Way

SK117HG

Stubbs Terrace

SK118AU

Grange Road

SK118BJ

Chapel Street

SK118DA

Ryles Close

SK118DB

Ridge View

SK118EJ

Highfield Road

SK118EY

Bread Street

SK109SQ

Churchside

SK109WP

Churchside

SK109YJ

Churchside

SK101BQ

Boothby Street

SK109QT

Churchside

SK109RT

Churchside

SK118AR

Park Vale Road

SK118AZ

Hill Street

SK118DD

Ryles Crescent

SK118FF

Tynedale Close

SK118US

Central Macclesfield

SK109WH

Churchside

SK109YB

Churchside

SK109ZZ

Churchside

SK101SJ

Churchside

SK101TS

Churchside

SK116SS

Park Street

SK109AE

Jordangate

SK105TP

Jordangate

SK116DP

Chestergate

Data Sources

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