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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

SK116AY

Churchill Way

SK109TS

Churchside

SK109QT

Churchside

SK118DU

Charlton Street

SK116AT

Churchill Way

SK101BB

Poynton Street

SK117NL

Broken Banks

SK109AJ

Macclesfield Central

SK118EB

Crompton Road

SK101EE

Jordangate

SK109TF

Churchside

SK109YH

Churchside

SK116PJ

Waterloo Street West

SK109AB

Macclesfield Central

SK109YS

Churchside

SK109ZH

Churchside

SK109QJ

Churchside

SK117AA

Brook Street

SK109YE

Churchside

SK109RG

Churchside

SK101SJ

Churchside

SK101BP

Cumberland Street

SK117HJ

Park Green

SK101SU

Churchside

SK109ZS

Churchside

SK118ET

Peter Street

SK109TD

Churchside

SK116PR

Great King Street

SK118GZ

Ryle's Park Road

SK109RQ

Churchside

SK118EU

Baker Street

SK118EQ

West Bond Street

SK109WH

Churchside

SK117NX

Pool Street

SK101UE

Churchside

SK116QE

Bridge Street

SK109WP

Churchside

SK109XT

Churchside

SK101US

Churchside

SK109SX

Churchside

SK101SP

Churchside

SK101TD

Churchside

SK118BW

James Street

SK116WY

Jordangate

SK116UA

Park Lane

SK101EZ

Crown Street

SK118FF

Tynedale Close

SK116JZ

Waters Green

SK116HZ

Townley Place

SK118BQ

Ryle Street

SK118JN

Cambridge Avenue

SK116PZ

Bridge Street

SK116JT

Waters Green

SK118GB

Horseshoe Drive

SK101BA

Longacre Street

SK118BH

Peel Street

SK118HN

College Court

SK101SB

Churchside

SK109AE

Jordangate

SK101SZ

Churchside

SK109TQ

Churchside

SK116EP

Meadowside

SK109SS

Churchside

SK117NZ

Millstone Passage

SK101TU

Churchside

SK117HP

Windmill Street

SK109DY

Macclesfield Central

SK109XH

Churchside

SK109UX

Churchside

SK118AZ

Hill Street

SK118DZ

Cottage Street

SK118JL

Cambridge Road

SK116TG

St Georges Street

SK116EB

Church Street West

SK101TP

Churchside

SK116RJ

Newton Street

SK117HG

Waterside

SK109SQ

Churchside

SK109EA

Macclesfield Central

SK116TR

Wardle Street

SK109JB

Jordangate

SK116XD

Roe Street

SK118XJ

Brough Street West

SK109ZJ

Churchside

SK116XQ

Crossall Street

SK109XY

Churchside

SK109UA

Churchside

SK101TE

Churchside

SK118HH

Barracks Square

SK116NA

Mill Street

SK101TG

Churchside

SK118AP

Knowsley Road

SK118EL

Brough Street West

SK109XG

Churchside

SK109WZ

Churchside

SK109ZG

Churchside

SK101WZ

Jordangate

SK118AA

Park Lane

SK116HS

George Street

SK116QF

Crossall Street

Data Sources

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