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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 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
88
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
55.57(+49%)
Shoplifting
12.4(+115%)
Public order
10.15(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-74%)
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

Median price£263,500
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £355K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £298 per square foot) in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £995,000.

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 South & Lyme Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£379,995£338
Semi-Detached31£294,000£299
Terraced33£182,000£258
Flats5£125,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£98,000£169,995£125,750
2017£254,000£89,750£157,500£132,000
2018£270,495£60,000£199,950£136,625
2019£304,995£105,000£228,995£147,250
2020£304,995£110,950£215,995£164,975
2021£359,950£78,000£238,750£158,000
2022£322,000£121,250£272,745£205,000
2023£375,000£150,000£250,000£190,000
2024£382,498£122,250£276,500£230,000
2025£389,973£128,500£269,500£191,000
2026£274,975£68,000£295,000£164,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£152£187£178
2017£232£150£192£173
2018£257£133£220£192
2019£273£184£233£195
2020£261£180£224£216
2021£272£153£239£202
2022£265£196£281£266
2023£321£183£279£263
2024£336£206£288£287
2025£336£278£302£274
2026£321£188£301£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield South & Lyme Green in the last year.

All postcodes in Macclesfield South & Lyme Green

SK117QF

Smith Street

SK117HR

Silk Rose Drive

SK117JS

Byrons Lane

SK117SD

Eaton Lane

SK110EY

Hawk Way

SK110LS

Stanier Close

SK117ZF

Sunnyside Close

SK117PQ

Coronation Street

SK117SY

Rutland Road

SK110FD

Little Owl Avenue

SK117JL

Gunco Lane

SK117TB

Ash Grove

SK117FH

East Park Road

SK110LG

Lindrum Avenue

SK117TN

Belgrave Road

SK110JX

London Road

SK117LU

Waterways Avenue

SK110FE

Sutton

SK117ZR

Maple Avenue

SK117SH

Goathland Way

SK117GG

Congleton Road

SK117JP

Slack Street

SK110LJ

Robin Crescent

SK110LQ

Minor Avenue

SK117ZE

Thomas Road

SK117RL

London Road

SK117TH

Ash Terrace

SK117QU

St Edwards Close

SK117RR

Sherwood Road

SK117TX

Star Lane

SK117SS

Mayfield Avenue

SK117JN

Field View Drive

SK117TG

Mayfield Avenue

SK117QG

Harper Close

SK117TJ

Cornbrook Road

SK117RD

Chantry Court

SK117PG

Cross Street

SK117GQ

Whiston Close

SK117RY

Cedar Grove

SK117TP

Moss Lane

SK110FW

Sparrow Avenue

SK117GS

Langley Drive

SK110TB

Brindley Way

SK117JR

Mee Street

SK117SU

Frith Terrace

SK117SB

Danes Square

SK117ZB

Pioneer Road

SK117JW

Byrons Lane

SK117QQ

High Street

SK117SZ

Parkgate Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.