Postcode insights

SK11 8UQ

Gawsworth Road

Macclesfield West and Ivy

Interactive map showing SK11 8UQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK11 8UQ

Overview

Postcode SK11 8UQ is located in an urban city, within the Macclesfield West and Ivy ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Macclesfield Weston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Macclesfield Weston is £43,991 per year. The nearest station is Macclesfield, about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Weston Community Grounds.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Macclesfield Weston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Macclesfield Weston has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Macclesfield Weston is £43,991 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK11 8UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Macclesfield Weston near SK11 8UQ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK11 8UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWeston Community GroundsSmallWalking directions to Weston Community Grounds

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
3,030 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.55(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.6(-49%)
Public order
3.45(-66%)
Other crime
2.87(+16%)
Drugs
2.87(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
95.04%
Other White
8
3.05%
Chinese
2
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Roma
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
31.68%
No qualifications
37
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
38.68%
Owns outright
38
35.85%
Other social rented
10
9.43%
Social rents from council
8
7.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.66%
Total households: 106

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.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK11 8UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK11 8UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026160, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQDetachedFreehold£470,000
10 Oct 2025134, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
21 Jul 202591, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQDetachedFreehold£567,500
06 Jun 2025101, Gawsworth Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
14 Mar 202540, Warwick Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8SZTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the SK11 8UQ postcode area, located within Macclesfield Weston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK11 8UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBroken Cross Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableEden SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryIvy Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK11 8UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK11 8UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBest-one1A Weston Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8SSWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodIvy Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8NAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Geraldine Brooks

Macclesfield West and Ivy - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nicholas Peter Mannion

Macclesfield West and Ivy - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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)Macclesfield WestonE02003871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 019CE01018646
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK11 8UQ

Is SK11 8UQ (Macclesfield Weston) safe?

The area around SK11 8UQ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK11 8UQ?

The median sale price around SK11 8UQ in Macclesfield Weston is £299,950 (about £313 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK11 8UQ?

There are 5 schools close to SK11 8UQ, including Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), Eden School (Good) and Ivy Bank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK11 8UQ?

SK11 8UQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK11 8UQ (Macclesfield Weston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Macclesfield covering SK11 8UQ is Tim Roca (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mary Geraldine Brooks (Labour Party) and Nicholas Peter Mannion (Labour Party).

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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.