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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

SK116LS

Pickford Street

SK118BA

Hobson Street

SK101AR

Longacre Street

SK109UZ

Churchside

SK118JH

Moran Road

SK116UW

Samuel Street

SK109RP

Churchside

SK116JA

Townley Place

SK109UH

Churchside

SK109ZW

Churchside

SK117JH

Park Green

SK101BE

Hope Street West

SK116TJ

Park Lane

SK116LF

Sunderland Street

SK101DY

Market Place

SK109YY

Churchside

SK118BU

High Street

SK101SN

Churchside

SK109NP

Jordangate

SK116PW

Great King Street

SK118AW

Western Avenue

SK116JN

Pickford Street

SK109RF

Churchside

SK116GE

Water Street

SK116QD

Back Paradise Street

SK116RY

Brown Street

SK118EX

Peter Street

SK118EZ

Crompton Road

SK117LZ

Park Green

SK118HG

Preston Street West

SK118AT

Poplar Road

SK101AS

Westminster Street

SK118AU

Grange Road

SK101TL

Churchside

SK118AS

Park Grove

SK109TX

Churchside

SK116SR

Park Street

SK118BJ

Chapel Street

SK109QH

Churchside

SK116LL

Boden Street

SK116QS

Bond Street

SK101TS

Churchside

SK101TZ

Churchside

SK118LD

Stevenage Drive

SK116TL

Park Lane

SK118EW

Norbury Street

SK109XN

Churchside

SK117GY

Parsonage Street

SK118JU

Park Lane

SK101HN

St Michaels Terrace

SK118DJ

Chester Road

SK116LT

Mill Street

SK116JJ

Stanley Place

SK116RH

Lynn Grove

SK117JE

Park Green

SK101UB

Churchside

SK109YW

Churchside

SK101BG

Sharpley Street

SK109XQ

Churchside

SK109ZY

Churchside

SK109WL

Churchside

SK109UG

Churchside

SK109YG

Churchside

SK116QP

Paradise Street

SK109ZF

Churchside

SK101BH

Walker Street

SK116QL

Elizabeth Street

SK116RG

Bond Street

SK101UJ

Churchside

SK116QY

Shaw Street

SK118DB

Ridge View

SK116JE

Pickford Street

SK105SU

Jordangate

SK116UT

Roe Street

SK109WN

Churchside

SK109UE

Churchside

SK109UL

Churchside

SK118AB

Grovewood Mews

SK109QP

Churchside

SK116RD

Macclesfield Central

SK109ZP

Churchside

SK118JR

Park Lane

SK116AX

Churchill Way

SK116XL

Statham Street

SK116JD

Pickford Street

SK101TA

Churchside

SK118AE

Park Lane

SK109WB

Churchside

SK116JF

Sunderland Street

SK101DD

Cumberland Street

SK109RB

Churchside

SK116QU

Athey Street

SK118HF

Barracks Square

SK109WJ

Churchside

SK116QQ

Whiston Street

SK109WY

Churchside

SK116HN

Sunderland Street

SK109TA

Churchside

SK109XJ

Churchside

SK101TY

Churchside

Data Sources

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