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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.

Data Sources

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