Postcode insights

SK11 6HY

Townley Street

Macclesfield Central

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Detailed insights for SK11 6HY

Overview

Postcode SK11 6HY is located in an urban city, within the Macclesfield Central ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Macclesfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Macclesfield is £44,274 per year. The nearest station is Macclesfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
321
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Macclesfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Macclesfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Macclesfield is £44,274 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from SK11 6HY.

Flood risk

Low

Central Macclesfield near SK11 6HY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Macclesfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK11 6HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Macclesfield

N/A

Walking directions to Macclesfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK11 6HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miWindmill ParkSmallWalking directions to Windmill Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
4,143.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
143.79(+285%)
Shoplifting
96.87(+1576%)
Public order
62.56(+518%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.36(+125%)
Drugs
29.77(+663%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
71.66%
Other White
47
12.57%
Indian
12
3.21%
Other
12
3.21%
Other Asian
9
2.41%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
43.03%
Level 3 (A level)
73
21.66%
No qualifications
39
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.09%
Apprenticeship
18
5.34%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
56.36%
Owns with a mortgage
56
25.45%
Owns outright
30
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.73%
Other social rented
3
1.36%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Macclesfield Central

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £270K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Macclesfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£517,763£322
Semi-Detached29£310,000£321
Terraced121£195,000£265
Flats29£140,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Macclesfield Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£105,000£205,000£140,000
2017£294,000£98,000£219,950£132,000
2018£416,250£110,000£217,000£152,500
2019£420,000£108,750£239,100£137,500
2020£411,000£107,000£226,500£156,750
2021£397,475£135,000£231,750£170,125
2022£435,000£110,000£250,000£185,000
2023£378,500£115,000£229,000£191,750
2024£375,000£131,000£298,000£202,000
2025£450,000£125,000£270,375£192,250
2026£525,525£151,500£319,200£182,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£181£220£173
2017£230£176£226£181
2018£266£180£226£201
2019£259£181£244£191
2020£244£204£240£211
2021£288£202£240£217
2022£283£188£299£253
2023£362£247£286£252
2024£275£220£298£249
2025£316£251£307£266
2026£355£284£369£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Macclesfield Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK11 6HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK11 6HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20256, Townley Mill, Townley Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HYFlatsLeasehold£132,500
03 Dec 2025Apartment 1, Marlborough Court, Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JDFlatsLeasehold£122,500
21 Nov 2025Apartment 2, Marlborough Court, Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JDFlatsLeasehold£110,000
02 Sept 20254 The Lofts, Marlborough Court, Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JDFlatsLeasehold£80,000
12 Sept 2025Power Station, Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HXOtherFreehold£322,500

Schools

In the SK11 6HY postcode area, located within Central Macclesfield, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK11 6HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryParkroyal Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPuss Bank School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Fermain AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK11 6HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK11 6HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA2Z Convenience StoreCharlotte Street, Cheshire East, SK11 6JBWalking directions to A2Z Convenience Store
0.1 miEuro-Plus Mini MarketSunderland Street, Cheshire East, SK11 6JLWalking directions to Euro-Plus Mini Market
0.1 miExpress Mini MarketPickford Street, Cheshire East, SK11 6JNWalking directions to Express Mini Market
0.1 miAldiQueen Victoria Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAgi & MugiChurchill Way, Cheshire East, SK11 6TXWalking directions to Agi & Mugi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK11 6HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Anthony Knight

Macclesfield Central - Elected 20 Nov 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tim Roca

Macclesfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyMacclesfieldE14001347
ParishMacclesfieldE04013192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central MacclesfieldE02003870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 018CE01018624
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2002-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SK11 6HY

Is SK11 6HY (Central Macclesfield) safe?

The area around SK11 6HY records about 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near SK11 6HY?

The median sale price around SK11 6HY in Central Macclesfield is £200,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK11 6HY?

There are 13 schools close to SK11 6HY, including Parkroyal Community School (Good), Puss Bank School and Nursery (Good) and The Fermain Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK11 6HY?

The closest station to SK11 6HY is Macclesfield, about 286 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK11 6HY?

SK11 6HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,276 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK11 6HY (Central Macclesfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Macclesfield covering SK11 6HY is Tim Roca (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Anthony Knight (Green Party).

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.