Postcode insights

SK11 8HG

Preston Street West

Macclesfield Central

Interactive map showing SK11 8HG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK11 8HG

Overview

Postcode SK11 8HG 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Congleton Road Linear Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Central Macclesfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Central Macclesfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 111 ft away from SK11 8HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Macclesfield near SK11 8HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Macclesfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK11 8HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Macclesfield

N/A

Walking directions to Macclesfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK11 8HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCongleton Road Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Congleton Road Linear Park
0.4 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,963 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.78(-85%)
Other theft
2.09(-68%)
Public order
1.39(-86%)
Burglary
1.39(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
92.08%
Other White
16
5.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
39.5%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.17%
No qualifications
30
12.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
40.88%
Owns outright
51
37.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.06%
Shared ownership
3
2.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

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 8HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK11 8HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 202542, Preston Street West, Macclesfield, SK11 8HGOtherFreehold£166,000
14 Mar 202520, Preston Street West, Macclesfield, SK11 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,500
30 Apr 20262, Harrops Place, Macclesfield, SK11 8JTTerracedLeasehold£120,000
17 Apr 20261, Queen Annes Court, Macclesfield, SK11 8HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 8, Armoury Towers, Barracks Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8HFFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the SK11 8HG postcode area, located within Central Macclesfield, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK11 8HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicablePark Lane SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.0 miSecondaryThe Macclesfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.1 mi16 plusMacclesfield CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK11 8HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK11 8HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPark Lane NewsPark Lane, Cheshire East, SK11 8JRWalking directions to Park Lane News
0.3 miBest-oneBond Street, Cheshire East, SK11 6QRWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miThe Corner Plot119 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6UAWalking directions to The Corner Plot
0.5 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 8HG, 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 018BE01018623
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK11 8HG

Is SK11 8HG (Central Macclesfield) safe?

The area around SK11 8HG records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8HG?

The median sale price around SK11 8HG 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 8HG?

There are 10 schools close to SK11 8HG, including Park Lane School (Requires improvement), The Macclesfield Academy and Macclesfield College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK11 8HG?

The closest station to SK11 8HG is Macclesfield, about 1,232 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK11 8HG?

SK11 8HG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK11 8HG (Central Macclesfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Macclesfield covering SK11 8HG 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.