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Macclesfield Central

England / North West / Cheshire East / Macclesfield Central

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

SK118GZ

Ryle's Park Road

SK109US

Churchside

SK109UY

Churchside

SK109ZR

Churchside

SK109ZD

Churchside

SK101SW

Churchside

SK101AJ

Central Macclesfield

SK101EW

Beech Lane

SK109DR

Central Macclesfield

SK105XU

Jordangate

SK109NU

Jordangate

SK109RS

Churchside

SK109SA

Churchside

SK116AT

Churchill Way

SK116HZ

Townley Place

SK116QD

Back Paradise Street

SK117NY

Pool Street

SK118AW

College Court

SK118XT

Stratford Way

SK118DL

Chester Road

SK118ED

Athey Street

SK118JN

Cambridge Avenue

SK109DW

Central Macclesfield

SK109ZW

Churchside

SK101UR

Churchside

SK101UW

Churchside

SK101AA

King Edward Street

SK101BB

Poynton Street

SK101BS

Whalley Hayes

SK116AJ

Mill Street

SK116AP

Bridge Street

SK116GD

Bridge Street

SK116HA

Catherine Street

SK116PR

Great King Street

SK116QP

Back Paradise Street

SK116RW

Newton Street

SK118BD

Hobson Street

SK109SS

Churchside

SK109UT

Churchside

SK109UN

Churchside

SK109WF

Churchside

SK109WU

Churchside

SK109XN

Churchside

SK109ZB

Churchside

SK101AQ

Brock Street

SK109AD

Jordangate

SK109HF

Jordangate

SK109QN

Churchside

SK109QR

Churchside

SK109QX

Churchside

SK116JN

Pickford Street

SK116NE

Back Wallgate

SK116QJ

Newton Street

SK116RD

Central Macclesfield

SK116RL

Crossall Street

SK117HW

Stubbs Terrace

SK118AX

Hill Street

SK118DS

Charlton Street

SK118HN

College Court

SK118XU

Hathaway Drive

SK109SL

Churchside

SK109SJ

Churchside

SK109UF

Churchside

SK109ZH

Churchside

SK109XX

Churchside

SK109YL

Churchside

SK109YT

Churchside

SK109ZE

Churchside

SK101TU

Churchside

SK116UF

Hobson Street

SK101AU

Grosvenor Street

SK101BD

Adlington Street

SK116QR

Bond Street

SK116EZ

Great Queen Street

SK116LH

Boden Street

SK116NN

Duke Street

SK116PT

Albert Street

SK118AF

Central Macclesfield

SK118BN

James Street

SK118DU

Charlton Street

SK118EN

Weaver Court

SK109XW

Churchside

SK109YP

Churchside

SK109YG

Churchside

SK109ZF

Churchside

SK101EZ

Crown Street

SK116NG

Mill Street

SK116UT

Roe Street

SK117AB

Allen Street

SK117NP

Mill Lane

SK118EF

Peter Street West

SK118FA

Albert Street

SK109SE

Churchside

SK109ST

Churchside

SK109TW

Churchside

SK109UB

Churchside

SK109WN

Churchside

SK109WB

Churchside

SK109WL

Churchside

SK109YZ

Churchside

Data Sources

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