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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 136 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
136
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
66.61(+79%)
Public order
21.8(+116%)
Shoplifting
21.37(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.51(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+34%)
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 195 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Macclesfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,400 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
Detached10£403,500
Flats22£137,500
Semi-Detached28£270,375
Terraced135£187,805

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

SK109ZZ

Churchside

SK116DP

Chestergate

SK116SS

Park Street

SK117NN

Mill Lane

SK118AA

Park Lane

SK118AB

Grovewood Mews

SK118AT

Poplar Road

SK118BP

James Street

SK109AE

Jordangate

SK109DY

Macclesfield Central

SK116EP

Meadowside

SK116JS

Waters Green

SK116SD

Armitt Street

SK116UW

Samuel Street

SK117NZ

Millstone Passage

SK118AE

Park Lane

SK118AY

Marlowe Court

SK101TN

Churchside

SK109DP

Macclesfield Central

SK116RX

Barton Street

SK116UB

Park Lane

SK117NA

Park Green

SK101SS

Churchside

SK109SN

Churchside

SK109SY

Churchside

SK109YW

Churchside

SK109ZP

Churchside

SK116LB

Church Street

SK118JW

Cambridge Road

SK101AN

Longacre Street

SK101SX

Churchside

SK109BG

Macclesfield Central

SK109RZ

Churchside

SK109TF

Churchside

SK116JT

Waters Green

SK116PP

Langford Street

SK116QE

Bridge Street

SK116RG

Bond Street

SK116TF

Mill Road

SK118EZ

Crompton Road

SK118HH

Barracks Square

SK101AF

King Edward Street

SK101AZ

Anderson Street

SK101SY

Churchside

SK109DJ

Jordangate

SK109ER

Jordangate

SK109SW

Churchside

SK109UP

Churchside

SK116DG

Chestergate

SK116HN

Sunderland Street

SK116QL

Elizabeth Street

SK118AN

Western Drive

SK101FX

King Edward Street

SK101SD

Churchside

SK101SH

Churchside

SK101TA

Churchside

SK104GJ

Jordangate

SK109XE

Churchside

SK109XZ

Churchside

SK109YR

Churchside

SK109YY

Churchside

SK116PX

Simpsons Court

SK117QJ

Park Green

SK109NP

Jordangate

SK109RU

Churchside

SK109SH

Churchside

SK109TU

Churchside

SK116LQ

Back Wall Gate

SK118BS

South Park Court Business Centre

SK109QH

Churchside

SK109RY

Churchside

SK109XP

Churchside

SK109YQ

Churchside

SK101EE

Jordangate

SK109ZU

Churchside

SK116NR

Mill Street

SK116PA

Mill Street

SK116SR

Park Street

SK116TG

St Georges Street

SK117AE

Royal Court

SK118BA

Hobson Street

SK118DF

Hathaway Drive

SK118DR

Hand Street

SK118DT

Pownall Square

SK118EW

Norbury Street

SK101BW

Riseley Street

SK101EX

Market Place

SK101SA

Churchside

SK101UJ

Churchside

SK101UQ

Churchside

SK109DB

Jordangate

SK109DD

Macclesfield Central

SK109SF

Churchside

SK109TL

Churchside

SK116HX

Pickford Street

SK116XD

Roe Street

SK118EQ

West Bond Street

SK101UL

Churchside

SK109XS

Churchside

SK109YU

Churchside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.