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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

SK117HT

Barber Street

SK117BQ

Parker Street

SK117EF

Blakelow Road

SK117EL

Buxton Old Road

SK117LL

Windmill Street

SK101JN

Fountain Street

SK101QS

Ecton Avenue

SK117AN

Thornycroft Street

SK117BF

Union Road

SK101GS

Macclesfield East

SK117AL

St Pauls Road

SK117EE

Blakelow Gardens

SK101JH

Green Street

SK101JR

Shrigley Street

SK101LY

Lime Grove

SK101RF

Lakelands Close

SK117BL

Hallefield Crescent

SK117BY

Roan House Way

SK117BZ

Black Road

SK117ED

Blakelow Road

SK101GU

Thomson Crescent

SK117ZH

Spindle Close

SK101GP

Kelly Smith Way

SK101NA

William Street

SK101QU

Lark Hall Crescent

SK101RE

Wayside Road

SK117EG

Stoneyfold Lane

SK117AY

Bank Street

SK117LH

Copper Street

SK117AH

Daintry Street

SK117BJ

Hallefield Drive

SK117DB

Canal Side

SK101FZ

Gosling Street

SK110AG

Buxton Old Road

SK101NQ

Longden Street

SK101NB

Buxton Road

SK117EH

Blakelow Road

SK117AS

Jodrell Close

SK117BU

Parker Street

SK117EQ

Middlehills

SK101BF

Cuckstoolpit Hill

SK101JL

Fountain Street

SK110AP

Buxton Old Road

SK110AJ

Bowden Downs Lane

SK117AP

Turnock Street

SK101JQ

Green Street

SK117AU

Knights Close

SK117EU

Buxton Road

SK117BD

Goodall Street

SK117AZ

Roan Mews

SK117LF

Black Road

SK101ND

Vernon Street

SK101NG

Buxton Road

SK117BN

Union Road

SK101GR

Bourdillon Place

SK101NF

Buxton Road

SK117DR

Monsall Close

SK117HE

Bank Close

Data Sources

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