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Macclesfield East

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About

Macclesfield East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern suburban developments. It contains several local primary schools and community facilities, serving its settled population. The ward is bordered by the River Bollin to the north, providing a natural boundary and green corridor.

A notable local landmark is the former Hovis mill on the canal, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage. Residential streets extend towards the open fields of Tegg's Nose Country Park, which lies just beyond the ward's boundary. The area functions primarily as a commuter base, with good road links to the town centre and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Macclesfield East is £47,716 per year. There are 1 schools in Macclesfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Macclesfield East is home to around 4,485 people, with a population density of about 1,463.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Macclesfield East Population
4,485
Population density
1,463.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.07(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(-33%)
Public order
10.26(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.69(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,134
92.26%
Other White
153
3.41%
Indian
27
0.6%
Irish
26
0.58%
Other
17
0.38%
Total population: 4,481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,543
40.91%
Level 3 (A level)
640
16.97%
No qualifications
517
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
468
12.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
320
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 3,772

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
861
39.5%
Owns with a mortgage
638
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
305
13.99%
Other social rented
263
12.06%
Social rents from council
46
2.11%
Total households: 2,180

Property prices in Macclesfield East

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Macclesfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £876,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£499,750
Flats10£193,000
Semi-Detached27£380,000
Terraced42£239,975

10 years median price trend in Macclesfield East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield East.

All postcodes in Macclesfield East

SK101QZ

Hamilton Close

SK117AG

Leigh Street

SK101JP

Daintry Terrace

SK101QQ

Lark Hall Yard

SK101QY

Waverley Close

SK117BB

Jodrell Street

SK117LS

Black Road

SK101GL

Kelly Smith Way

SK101QX

Scott Close

SK117WB

Watermill Drive

SK101LT

Fence Avenue

SK110AE

Buxton Old Road

SK117DZ

Alderley Walk

SK117DJ

Cranford Avenue

SK101HY

Hammond Road

SK101GY

Wilmot Road

SK101JJ

Fountain Street

SK101QF

Higher Fence Road

SK117DS

Greenhills Close

SK117AJ

Glegg Street

SK117ET

Buxton Road

SK101GX

Thomson Crescent

SK101QN

Swallow Close

SK101RQ

Whitney Croft

SK117DF

Mount Terrace

SK117DN

Leadbeaters Close

SK101FT

Green Street

SK101LZ

Buxton Road

SK117EW

South Acre Drive

SK117LE

Black Road

SK117AF

Jodrell Street

SK117EP

Buxton Road

SK117LT

Knight Street

SK110AQ

Broadcar Road

SK117AQ

Roan Court

SK117DX

Knutsford Walk

SK117EX

Buxton Road

SK101QP

Lark Hall Road

SK117GJ

Rose Wharf

SK117LG

Bradley Street

SK117WA

Brynmore Drive

SK101FW

Buxton Road

SK101NJ

Flint Street

SK101RA

Ecton Avenue

SK117AD

Brook Street

SK117EN

Longden Lane

SK101RD

Ecton Avenue

SK117DY

Wilmslow Walk

SK117DE

Toll Bar Avenue

SK117GW

Knight Street

SK117DG

Brookfield Lane

SK117DP

Monsall Drive

SK101QT

Buxton Road

SK117DD

Hollands Place

SK101FY

Dairy Bank Close

SK117LN

Dales Place

SK101FU

Cuckstoolpit Hill

SK101JU

Hope Street

SK117DT

Macclesfield East

SK117GP

Plumley Close

SK101GQ

Kelly Smith Way

SK101JE

Davenport Street

SK101QL

Lark Hall Road

SK117AR

Bank Street

SK117LQ

Saville Street

SK101HD

Macclesfield East

SK117BH

Hallefield Road

SK117DL

Kingston Avenue

SK101HX

Cornish Drive

SK117AW

Brook Street

SK117GU

Knight Street

SK117LJ

Tabor Street

SK117HS

Windmill Street

SK117LP

Quayside Way

SK101HL

Larritt Avenue

SK117AT

Knight Street

SK117WD

Capesthorne Way

SK117DW

Leadbeaters Road

SK117GX

Knight Street

SK101JG

Canal Street

SK117BA

Pearson Street

SK117DH

Leadbeaters Road

SK101GT

Bourdillon Place

SK101QR

Andrew Grove

SK101GN

Kelly Smith Way

SK101NH

Dale Street

SK101QJ

Barracks Lane

SK101QW

Lark Hall Close

SK117EB

Hollins Terrace

SK117LW

Braeside Close

SK101LX

Lime Grove

SK101JS

Buxton Road

SK101NE

Burgess Street

SK117BT

Swettenham Street

SK117DQ

Brookfield Lane

SK101JT

Buxton Road

SK101QH

Cottage Lane

SK117ES

Buxton Road

SK101GW

Thomson Crescent

SK117EY

Eddisbury Terrace

Data Sources

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