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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£299,950
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £372K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £299,950 (about £313 per square foot) in Macclesfield West and Ivy area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £725,000.

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 West and Ivy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£412,500£339
Semi-Detached34£299,950£317
Terraced26£217,250£278
Flats5£113,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Macclesfield West and Ivy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield West and Ivy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£85,000£210,000£136,500
2017£300,000£115,000£215,000£144,001
2018£307,250£117,000£225,000£153,375
2019£340,000£119,500£235,000£152,250
2020£320,000£175,000£249,975£153,000
2021£346,750£139,950£272,000£160,000
2022£392,500£155,000£272,000£195,500
2023£330,000£147,250£272,500£188,750
2024£399,950£149,950£282,500£218,000
2025£395,000£168,950£305,500£217,500
2026£470,000£90,250£299,950£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield West and Ivy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield West and Ivy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£140£220£168
2017£250£177£222£180
2018£268£178£234£186
2019£292£185£227£188
2020£289£246£253£183
2021£275£199£257£206
2022£325£222£289£239
2023£331£204£297£251
2024£357£249£308£264
2025£336£211£311£279
2026£374£214£336£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield West and Ivy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Macclesfield West and Ivy in the last year.

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.