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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

SK109SF

Churchside

SK118GY

James Street

SK117NH

Park Green

SK116GD

Bridge Street

SK109PF

Jordangate

SK116RQ

Barton Street

SK101HW

Churchside

SK109ZZ

Churchside

SK101EX

Market Place

SK117NR

Mill Lane

SK116JU

Step Hill

SK104DH

Jordangate

SK109ZT

Churchside

SK118LE

Stevenage Close

SK109QQ

Churchside

SK109XB

Churchside

SK116JW

Sunderland Street

SK109NW

Jordangate

SK109TT

Churchside

SK109DW

Macclesfield Central

SK117AE

Royal Court

SK117NE

Park Green

SK118BZ

Ridge View

SK101TJ

Churchside

SK109RT

Churchside

SK109SL

Churchside

SK116ER

Pierce Street

SK116AJ

Mill Street

SK116UD

Park Lane

SK117NY

River Street

SK109QW

Churchside

SK116XW

St Johns Road

SK118DE

Hobson Street

SK118JZ

Oxford Road

SK109XP

Churchside

SK101EB

Market Place

SK109XZ

Churchside

SK109DB

Jordangate

SK109RW

Churchside

SK116RA

Henderson Street

SK101SW

Churchside

SK118AN

Western Drive

SK109WS

Churchside

SK109UY

Churchside

SK109XX

Churchside

SK101UW

Churchside

SK101BS

Whalley Hayes

SK109RE

Churchside

SK101ER

Brunswick Terrace

SK118JF

Beswick Street

SK101TT

Churchside

SK116PD

Park Lane

SK104WH

Jordangate

SK101UX

Macclesfield Central

SK109RR

Churchside

SK109QG

Churchside

SK116JY

Macclesfield Central

SK101EQ

Jordangate

SK116PA

Mill Street

SK118BP

James Street

SK109HH

Jordangate

SK116PH

Water Street

SK116UQ

Vincent Street

SK109TL

Churchside

SK109WD

Churchside

SK109TB

Churchside

SK101TQ

Churchside

SK109PW

Jordangate

SK101AY

Longacre Street

SK109AN

Macclesfield Central

SK118FA

Pownall Square

SK109UW

Churchside

SK101AT

King Edward Street

SK116SA

Brown Street

SK116RN

Newton Street

SK116PL

Great King Street

SK109TP

Churchside

SK101ST

Churchside

SK109AP

Jordangate

SK109QZ

Churchside

SK117NP

Mill Lane

SK116EZ

Great Queen Street

SK109XD

Churchside

SK116TF

Mill Road

SK109WR

Churchside

SK101EA

Churchside

SK109ZN

Churchside

SK118HP

Oxford Road

SK118HB

Crompton Road

SK109HF

Jordangate

SK116EX

Pierce Street

SK118AF

Taylor Square

SK116DP

Chestergate

SK118BG

Cholmondley Street

SK116AR

Macclesfield Central

SK116UZ

Exchange Close

SK116AU

Stanley Street

SK118BD

Hobson Street

SK116HA

Pinfold Street

SK104LX

Jordangate

Data Sources

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