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Macclesfield South

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About

Macclesfield South ward lies directly south of the town centre, encompassing residential neighbourhoods and open land. The area includes the distinct communities of Hurdsfield and Tytherington, characterised by post-war housing estates and local shopping parades. The ward is bordered to the east by the River Bollin, which runs through parkland and playing fields. Its western edge is defined by the A523 Buxton Road, a major route leading out towards the Peak District.

A notable feature is the presence of the Macclesfield Canal, which skirts the ward's northern boundary near the town centre. The landscape rises to the south, with residential streets giving way to more rural land and the grounds of the Hurdsfield Industrial Estate. Public green spaces, including South Park and local recreation grounds, provide focal points within the largely suburban environment.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Macclesfield South is £45,297 per year. There are 3 schools in Macclesfield South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Macclesfield South is home to around 8,636 people, with a population density of about 2,747.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Macclesfield South Population
8,636
Population density
2,747.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.81(+79%)
Public order
11.93(+18%)
Shoplifting
9.26(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.92(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,851
90.91%
Other White
304
3.52%
Irish
64
0.74%
Other Asian
54
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.6%
Total population: 8,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,266
32.41%
No qualifications
1,276
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,186
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
686
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 6,992

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,218
31.63%
Owns outright
1,188
30.85%
Other social rented
646
16.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
469
12.18%
Social rents from council
226
5.87%
Total households: 3,851

Property prices in Macclesfield South

Median price£246,250
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £345K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 (about £298 per square foot) in Macclesfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£400,000£347
Semi-Detached46£276,250£299
Terraced41£185,000£272
Flats6£126,750£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Macclesfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£99,000£169,950£135,000
2017£280,000£89,750£179,250£135,000
2018£279,998£62,000£188,700£139,750
2019£299,995£110,000£215,000£151,500
2020£304,998£110,475£225,250£164,975
2021£335,000£80,250£235,000£172,500
2022£378,000£121,250£266,250£220,575
2023£374,000£132,500£270,000£189,500
2024£400,000£156,000£265,000£218,000
2025£400,000£146,750£262,500£193,168
2026£420,000£68,000£284,750£173,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£164£186£183
2017£219£150£209£176
2018£257£115£230£198
2019£260£170£232£200
2020£263£179£222£217
2021£274£161£242£211
2022£309£196£296£270
2023£319£183£294£260
2024£315£221£291£286
2025£349£278£304£279
2026£332£188£283£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Macclesfield South

Is Macclesfield South safe?

Macclesfield South records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Macclesfield South?

The median sale price in Macclesfield South is £246,250 (about £298 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Macclesfield South?

Macclesfield South has 3 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Macclesfield South?

Macclesfield South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Macclesfield South sits around rank 14,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Macclesfield South?

The average household income in Macclesfield South is around £45,297 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Macclesfield South?

Macclesfield South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Brian Mark Puddicombe (Labour Party) and Fiona Wilson (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Macclesfield South

SK118NT

Park Mount Drive

SK117GG

Congleton Road

SK117XR

Coniston Way

SK117TR

Cornbrook Road

SK117UL

Hazel Avenue

SK117QF

Smith Street

SK117JD

Heapy Street

SK117SW

London Road

SK117UW

Congleton Road

SK117YF

Harewood Way

SK117XZ

Thornton Square

SK117XL

Thornton Avenue

SK117XP

Hardwick Drive

SK117PY

Pitt Street

SK117TG

Mayfield Avenue

SK117XD

Congleton Road

SK117PS

Jackson Street

SK117JL

Gunco Lane

SK117YU

Primrose Avenue

SK117PG

Cross Street

SK117LU

Waterways Avenue

SK117QG

Harper Close

SK117XJ

Moss Bower Road

SK117ZB

Pioneer Road

SK117XU

Rydal Place

SK117PW

Higginbotham Green

SK117YL

Ennerdale

SK117YG

Haddon Close

SK118NZ

Fairview Road

SK117RB

Maple Avenue

SK117SB

Danes Square

SK117UT

Sussex Avenue

SK117XX

Tarn Mount

SK117HU

Calamine Street

SK117NF

Waterways Avenue

SK117WJ

Moss Chase

SK117UR

Cloverdale Road

SK117UG

Thornton Avenue

SK117QY

St Barnabas Court

SK117TJ

Cornbrook Road

SK117GR

Whitfield Drive

SK117RH

Briarwood Avenue

SK117XY

Thirlmere

SK117RF

Roseway

SK117UX

Moss Terrace

SK117PX

Pitt Street

SK117QX

London Road

SK117UN

Oak Avenue

SK117UE

Congleton Road

SK117PL

Byron Street

SK117UQ

Waldon Road

SK117PT

Pitt Street

SK117QA

Byron Street

SK117JT

Laburnum Road

SK117YQ

Haworth Close

SK117GT

Sheldon Drive

SK117QN

Canton Walks

SK117JY

Black Road

SK117PH

Old Mill Lane

SK118BE

Thistleton Close

SK118PD

Shadewood Road

SK117QQ

High Street

SK117ZD

Albion Way

SK110LR

Heather Close

SK117XW

Craig Close

SK117SF

Fir Grove

SK117JU

Beech Grove

SK117RZ

Lomas Square

SK117HA

Hollins Road

SK117QD

Clarke Terrace

SK117RX

Coppice Rise

SK117YP

Ullswater

SK117YH

Craig Road

SK117UH

Ryburn Road

SK117TD

Ash Grove

SK117HD

Goodwood Close

SK117JS

Byrons Lane

SK117UA

Cleaver Mews

SK117GN

Buckingham Drive

SK117XH

Moss Lane

SK118NX

Valley Road

SK117SX

Windsor Square

SK117RS

Lyme Avenue

SK118NU

Ivy Lane

SK117XT

Grisedale Way

SK117TF

Belgrave Road

SK117SZ

Parkgate Road

SK117YR

Moss Lane

SK117PQ

Coronation Street

SK117UF

Congleton Road

SK117FJ

Everglade Close

SK118NY

Yew Tree Close

SK117SD

Eaton Lane

SK117QH

Canton Street

SK117JP

Slack Street

SK117PE

Mill Green

SK117JZ

Richmond Place

SK117TT

Moss Lane

SK117TW

Belgrave Road

SK117XB

Moss View 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.