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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, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Macclesfield Central is £205,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,500 and £275,000. There are 2 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

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £268
Sales (last 12 months): 199
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £275K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Macclesfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Macclesfield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£460,000£326
Semi-Detached35£325,000£326
Terraced123£200,000£264
Flats32£123,750£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Macclesfield Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£105,000£205,000£140,000
2017£294,000£98,000£219,950£132,000
2018£416,250£110,000£217,000£152,500
2019£420,000£108,750£239,100£137,500
2020£411,000£107,000£226,500£156,750
2021£397,475£135,000£231,750£170,125
2022£435,000£110,000£250,000£185,000
2023£378,500£115,000£229,000£191,750
2024£375,000£131,000£298,000£202,000
2025£450,000£125,000£265,750£190,000
2026£452,763£117,500£325,000£195,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£181£220£173
2017£230£176£226£181
2018£266£180£226£201
2019£259£181£244£191
2020£244£204£240£211
2021£288£202£240£217
2022£283£188£299£253
2023£362£247£286£252
2024£275£220£298£249
2025£316£251£309£265
2026£340£251£354£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Macclesfield Central ward.

Local councillors

John Anthony Knight

Macclesfield Central - Elected 20 Nov 2025

Green Party