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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

SK116LS

Pickford Street

SK118GY

James Street

SK101SB

Churchside

SK101TW

Churchside

SK109NW

Jordangate

SK109RJ

Churchside

SK109TP

Churchside

SK109TY

Churchside

SK109WS

Churchside

SK109YF

Churchside

SK116NA

Mill Street

SK116PJ

Waterloo Street West

SK117HP

Windmill Street

SK117JH

Park Green

SK101ET

Brunswick Hill

SK109WZ

Churchside

SK116PH

Water Street

SK116QB

Marsden Terrace

SK116QW

Holland Street

SK118BG

Cholmondley Street

SK118BQ

Ryle Street

SK118HJ

Queen Annes Court

SK118JJ

Moran Crescent

SK118JL

Cambridge Road

SK101SF

Churchside

SK109RN

Churchside

SK109TX

Churchside

SK109WW

Churchside

SK116TH

Grapes Street

SK109HH

Jordangate

SK109TR

Churchside

SK109UJ

Churchside

SK109UZ

Churchside

SK109XJ

Churchside

SK116BS

Jordangate

SK116DU

Chestergate

SK116QA

Bridge Street

SK116TX

Park Lane

SK116UD

Park Lane

SK117NJ

Lowe Street

SK118DX

Pownall Square

SK101US

Churchside

SK109RW

Churchside

SK109TQ

Churchside

SK109UD

Churchside

SK118ES

Peter Street

SK101UF

Churchside

SK109QP

Churchside

SK109QS

Churchside

SK109RG

Churchside

SK109UG

Churchside

SK109WG

Churchside

SK109YE

Churchside

SK109YN

Churchside

SK116TR

Wardle Street

SK117HY

Park Green

SK118DG

Chester Road

SK118JQ

Bedford Road

SK101AB

Macclesfield Central

SK101AY

Longacre Street

SK101BX

Westminster Road

SK101SU

Churchside

SK101TJ

Churchside

SK101UG

Churchside

SK101UT

Churchside

SK109SG

Churchside

SK109TB

Churchside

SK109WY

Churchside

SK109ZY

Churchside

SK116HB

Pickford Street

SK116JE

Pickford Street

SK116SA

Brown Street

SK118AQ

Woodlands Road

SK118BZ

Ridge View

SK118EP

Loney Street

SK101TP

Churchside

SK109AP

Jordangate

SK109RA

Churchside

SK109RD

Churchside

SK109UX

Churchside

SK109XQ

Churchside

SK116RJ

Newton Street

SK116RS

South Park Road

SK118AH

Ryles Park Road

SK118JH

Moran Road

SK101DQ

Brock Street

SK101DZ

Willerby Close

SK101UX

Macclesfield Central

SK109SU

Churchside

SK109TH

Churchside

SK109UR

Churchside

SK109ZN

Churchside

SK116AF

Castle Street

SK116ET

Catherine Street

SK116GE

Water Street

SK116QG

Union Street

SK117GZ

Maydews Passage

SK118AL

Ryles Park Road

SK118GZ

Ryle's Park Road

SK101AJ

Macclesfield Central

Data Sources

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