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Macclesfield West and Ivy

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About

Macclesfield West and Ivy ward covers the western neighbourhoods of this historic Cheshire town. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. It sits on the edge of the Peak District National Park, with local streets rising to offer views towards the surrounding hills. The ward includes the suburb of Tytherington and borders the River Bollin, which runs through its western edge.

The community is served by local shops and schools along the main routes into the town centre. Ivy Lane is a significant thoroughfare, connecting the residential areas. A notable local landmark is the Hibel Road sports complex, which provides extensive recreational facilities. The ward's layout reflects its development from a silk-manufacturing suburb into a key residential part of modern Macclesfield.

Area overview

On average Macclesfield West and Ivy has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Macclesfield West and Ivy is £46,835 per year. There are 4 schools in Macclesfield West and Ivy: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Macclesfield West and Ivy is home to around 8,216 people, with a population density of about 4,255.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Macclesfield West and Ivy Population
8,216
Population density
4,255.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.84(+15%)
Public order
6.57(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-36%)
Other theft
3.89(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.77(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,614
92.72%
Other White
223
2.72%
Other Asian
61
0.74%
Indian
54
0.66%
Irish
45
0.55%
Total population: 8,212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,960
29.03%
No qualifications
1,296
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,265
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,005
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,267
34.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,131
31.07%
Other social rented
595
16.35%
Social rents from council
283
7.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
7.58%
Total households: 3,640

Property prices in Macclesfield West and Ivy

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £299,950 in Macclesfield West and Ivy area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £696,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield West and Ivy 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 West and Ivy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£135,000
Terraced31£217,500
Semi-Detached36£302,725
Detached28£405,000

10 years median price trend in Macclesfield West and Ivy

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield West and Ivy.

All postcodes in Macclesfield West and Ivy

SK118HX

Clowes Street

SK118TL

Kendal Close

SK118RE

Springfield Road

SK118PR

Carlisle Close

SK118QW

Chiltern Avenue

SK118RX

Countess Road

SK118QG

Cardigan Close

SK118QD

Merebrook Close

SK118NA

Ivy Road

SK118TG

Chilham Place

SK118UZ

Keele Crescent

SK118RR

Countess Road

SK118NH

Melksham Close

SK118WE

Haldene Road

SK118TZ

Broken Cross

SK118SR

Earlsway

SK118UX

Kenilworth Road

SK118LX

Amberley Road

SK118SB

Peveril Walk

SK118RJ

Earlsway

SK118QA

Chester Road

SK118LL

Sycamore Crescent

SK118SA

Lumley Road

SK118RQ

Heyes Farm Road

SK118TH

Wilton Crescent

SK118NE

Sherbourne Road

SK118QY

Box Tree Mews

SK118SZ

Warwick Road

SK118SE

Somerton Road

SK118HZ

Macclesfield West and Ivy

SK118LP

Chiltern Avenue

SK118LN

Sycamore Rise

SK118QU

Wykeham Chase

SK103LW

Newlands Road

SK118TD

Warwick Walk

SK118RH

Merebrook Road

SK118QL

Arlington Drive

SK118UN

Ferndale Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.