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About

Prestbury ward covers a largely rural area to the southwest of Macclesfield, characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and the River Bollin. The settlement of Prestbury itself is a distinct village with a historic core centred around its church and main street. The ward also encompasses smaller hamlets and extensive green belt land, providing a clear separation from the larger urban areas nearby.

The village is known for its annual Prestbury Festival, a community event featuring a parade and traditional festivities. The local geography is defined by the Bollin Valley, with its water meadows and walking paths. Prestbury retains its own parish council and identity, distinctly separate administratively and physically from the neighbouring town of Macclesfield.

Area overview

On average Prestbury has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prestbury is £65,734 per year. There are 3 schools in Prestbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prestbury is home to around 4,397 people, with a population density of about 152.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestbury Population
4,397
Population density
152.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.29(-27%)
Other theft
6.37(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.69(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-52%)
Public order
4.32(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,011
91.16%
Other White
104
2.36%
Irish
51
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
1%
Indian
33
0.75%
Total population: 4,400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,973
53.07%
Level 3 (A level)
490
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
476
12.8%
No qualifications
329
8.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
240
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 3,718

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,023
55.12%
Owns with a mortgage
598
32.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
6.52%
Other social rented
67
3.61%
Other forms of private rent
27
1.45%
Total households: 1,856

Property prices in Prestbury

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £830,000 in Prestbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,250 up to £5,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prestbury 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 Prestbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£443,000
Detached45£1,100,000
Semi-Detached10£542,500
Terraced6£388,000

10 years median price trend in Prestbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestbury.

All postcodes in Prestbury

SK104EE

London Road

SK104BW

Macclesfield Road

SK104RL

Whirley Lane

SK104EX

Yew Tree Way

SK104BG

Castleford Drive

SK104DG

The Village

SK104XF

Southfield

SK104AE

Priory Lane

SK104BT

Marl Edge

SK104JD

Brocklehurst Drive

SK104AQ

Summerhill Road

SK104GW

St James Hill

SK104AD

Prestbury Road

SK104UT

Castle Hill Court

SK104DS

Butley Lanes

SK104ER

Heybridge Lane

SK104QN

Alderley Road

SK104XQ

Village Mews

SK104PY

Prestbury Road

SK104YY

Broadstone Close

SK104LR

Bonis Hall Lane

SK104HB

Yew Tree Close

SK104BJ

Macclesfield Road

SK104DR

Bollin Grove

SK104BH

Macclesfield Road

SK104UX

Magnolia Rise

SK104BU

Willowmead Drive

SK104QE

Withinlee Road

SK104QT

Wilmslow Road

SK104EY

Meadow Drive

SK104EW

Dumbah Lane

SK104RH

Alderley Road

SK104SN

Alderley Road

SK104HZ

Park House Lane

SK104SP

Prestbury

SK104ED

Flash Lane

SK104HF

Prestbury Lane

SK104AY

Greendale Lane

SK104BR

Broad Walk

SK104JE

Orme Close

SK104AU

Withinlee Road

SK104SA

Wrigley Lane

SK104QY

Wilmslow Road

SK104QF

Oak Road

SK104HT

New Road

SK104ES

Heybridge Lane

SK104RZ

Varden Town Cottages

SK104JJ

Bollin Grove

SK104QD

Withinlee Road

SK104DZ

Well Lane

SK104EA

London Road

SK104UD

Macclesfield Road

SK104PT

Chelford Road

SK104ZL

Waterbank Place

SK104QA

Oak Road

SK104EB

Ashtree Close

SK104JG

Badger Road

SK104AL

The Village

SK104HR

Bridge Green

SK104HS

Pearl Street

SK104QZ

Moss Lane

SK104JH

Coachway

SK104BA

Pine Hurst

SK104DQ

The Village

SK104SH

Ashbrook Road

SK104RU

Birtles Lane

Data Sources

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