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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

SK101TW

Churchside

SK101UL

Churchside

SK101SB

Churchside

SK109NW

Jordangate

SK109QQ

Churchside

SK109RJ

Churchside

SK116LS

Pickford Street

SK116NA

Mill Street

SK116PJ

Waterloo Street West

SK117HP

Snow Hill

SK117JH

Park Green

SK118GY

James Street

SK109TX

Churchside

SK109WW

Churchside

SK109WZ

Churchside

SK101SF

Churchside

SK101SP

Churchside

SK101ET

Brunswick Street

SK104XZ

Jordangate

SK109RN

Churchside

SK116PH

Water Street

SK116QB

Marsden Terrace

SK116QW

Holland Street

SK116TH

Grapes Street

SK118BG

Cholmondeley Street

SK118BQ

Ryle Street

SK118HJ

Preston Street West

SK118JJ

Moran Crescent

SK118JL

Cambridge Avenue

SK109UJ

Churchside

SK109TR

Churchside

SK109UG

Churchside

SK109UZ

Churchside

SK109WG

Churchside

SK109XJ

Churchside

SK109YE

Churchside

SK109YN

Churchside

SK109HH

Jordangate

SK101UF

Churchside

SK109QP

Churchside

SK109QS

Churchside

SK109RG

Churchside

SK109DS

Central Macclesfield

SK116BS

Jordangate

SK116DU

Chestergate

SK116QA

Bridge Street

SK116TR

Wardle Street

SK118DX

Crompton Road

SK116TX

Churchill Way

SK116UD

Brown Street

SK117HY

Park Green

SK117NJ

Lowe Street

SK118DG

Anderson Street

SK118JQ

Bedford Road

SK109TQ

Churchside

SK109UD

Churchside

SK109TB

Churchside

SK109WY

Churchside

SK109ZY

Churchside

SK101SU

Churchside

SK101TJ

Churchside

SK101UG

Churchside

SK101US

Churchside

SK101UT

Churchside

SK101AY

Longacre Street

SK101BX

Westminster Road

SK109RW

Churchside

SK109SG

Churchside

SK116HB

Pickford Street

SK116JE

Pickford Street

SK116LT

Mill Street

SK116SA

Blackshaw Street

SK118AQ

Ryle's Park Road

SK118BZ

Ridge View

SK118EP

Loney Street

SK118ES

Peter Street

SK109SU

Churchside

SK109TH

Churchside

SK109UR

Churchside

SK109UX

Churchside

SK109XQ

Churchside

SK109ZN

Churchside

SK101TP

Churchside

SK101TR

Churchside

SK101UX

Central Macclesfield

SK101DQ

Brock Street

SK101DZ

Willerby Close

SK109AP

Jordangate

SK109RA

Churchside

SK109RD

Churchside

SK116AF

Castle Street

SK116ET

Catherine Street

SK116GE

Water Street

SK116QG

Union Street

SK116RJ

Back Paradise Street

SK118JH

Moran Road

SK116RS

Armitt Street

SK117GZ

Maydews Passage

SK118AH

Park Grove

SK118AL

Knowsley Road
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Data Sources

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