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Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

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About

Macclesfield South & Lyme Green is a primarily residential district on the southern edge of the town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for families and commuters. Its layout is practical, with local shops and schools serving the community's needs. The presence of the large Lyme Green retail and business park on the A537 is a significant local employer and a hub for logistics and light industry, shaping the area's economic character.

The landscape transitions towards the rural edges, with open fields and the River Bollin marking the boundary. The area is functional, with good road links to the town centre and the Peak District. A notable local landmark is the Hovis Mill, a former silk-throwing mill on the riverbank that speaks to the area’s industrial heritage within the wider context of Macclesfield’s history. This blend of housing, commerce, and lingering historical features defines the locality.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield South & Lyme Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green is £44,412 per year. There are 2 schools in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Macclesfield South & Lyme Green is home to around 6,208 people, with a population density of about 1,774.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Macclesfield South & Lyme Green Population
6,208
Population density
1,774.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.26(+35%)
Shoplifting
10.63(+86%)
Public order
9.34(-7%)
Other theft
6.93(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,576
89.86%
Other White
268
4.32%
Other Asian
51
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.74%
Indian
45
0.73%
Total population: 6,205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,432
28.71%
No qualifications
1,047
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
849
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
804
28.29%
Other social rented
662
23.29%
Owns outright
637
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
14.29%
Social rents from council
243
8.55%
Total households: 2,842

Property prices in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,600 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield South & Lyme Green 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 South & Lyme Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£399,950
Flats1£168,000
Semi-Detached34£267,250
Terraced35£191,000

10 years median price trend in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green.

All postcodes in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

SK117QG

Harper Close

SK117SJ

Macclesfield South

SK117TG

Mayfield Avenue

SK117TE

Mayfield Avenue

SK117SX

Windsor Square

SK110LL

Lyme View

SK117ZG

Wilshaw Place

SK117PN

Square Street

SK117XQ

Rotherhead Drive

SK117ST

Moss Square

SK117QN

Canton Walks

SK117SB

Danes Square

SK117QF

Smith Street

SK110JZ

Gaw End Lane

SK117RZ

Lomas Square

SK117ZR

Maple Avenue

SK117RN

London Road Terrace

SK117TX

Star Lane

SK117QD

Clarke Terrace

SK117ZE

Thomas Road

SK117JW

Byrons Lane

SK117PH

Old Mill Lane

SK117RB

Maple Avenue

SK110LH

Robin Lane

SK110LP

Winterton Way

SK117GQ

Whiston Close

SK117RT

Western Avenue

SK117SW

London Road

SK110HA

Byrons Lane

SK117RU

Robin Hood Avenue

SK117GN

Buckingham Drive

SK110LG

Lindrum Avenue

SK117TH

Ash Terrace

SK117PE

Mill Green

SK117UB

London Road

SK110TB

Brindley Way

SK117GR

Whitfield Drive

SK117QU

St Edwards Close

SK117UA

Cleaver Mews

SK117XF

Moss Lane

SK117JP

Slack Street

SK117RF

Roseway

SK116TE

Mill Road

SK117RR

Sherwood Road

SK117TR

Cornbrook Road

SK117TS

Moorhill Road

SK117PS

Jackson Street

SK110LR

Heather Close

SK117RG

Maple Avenue

SK117RS

Lyme Avenue

SK117TW

Belgrave Road

SK117ZD

Albion Way

SK110JX

London Road

SK117QA

Byron Street

SK117JS

Byrons Lane

SK117TB

Ash Grove

SK117PQ

Coronation Street

SK117QX

London Road

SK117TP

Moss Lane

SK117XE

Moss Lane

SK117RQ

Coppice Rise

SK117HR

Silk Rose Drive

SK117RJ

Sunnybank Close

SK117SU

Frith Terrace

SK117WJ

Moss Chase

SK117GG

Congleton Road

SK117SF

Fir Grove

SK117TF

Belgrave Road

SK110LS

Stanier Close

SK117ZA

Treacle Avenue

SK117XH

Moss Lane

SK117TT

Moss Lane

SK117WX

Franklin Close

SK117QE

High Street

SK117TJ

Cornbrook Road

SK117PL

Byron Street

SK117SA

Lilford Square

SK117PY

Pitt Street

SK118BE

Thistleton Close

SK117JT

Laburnum Road

SK117LU

Waterways Avenue

SK117SS

Mayfield Avenue

SK117TZ

Stamford Close

SK110BP

Sparrow Avenue

SK110BS

Sutton

SK117SZ

Parkgate Road

SK110FW

Sparrow Avenue

SK110LJ

Robin Crescent

SK117GS

Langley Drive

SK117QY

St Barnabas Court

SK117ZB

Pioneer Road

SK110FD

Sutton

SK110TA

Brunel Road

SK117JL

Gunco Lane

SK117JR

Mee Street

SK117SH

Goathland Way

SK110BT

Kingfisher Drive

SK110EX

Cypress Close

SK110JR

Pendlebury Gardens

SK117FH

East Park Road

Data Sources

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