Barracks Lane is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 1QJ is located in the Macclesfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 1QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 1RE, SK10 1RF, SK11 7ET, SK10 1NE, SK10 1NB, SK11 7EU, SK10 1ND, SK10 1NA, SK10 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK10 1QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 53% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 29.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 50.5% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 12% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 45.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SK10 1QJ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 91.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Lane was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% lower than the Macclesfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barracks Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Macclesfield East and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32B Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-21 | £428,913 |
| 14 Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-01-10 | £340,887 |
| 32 Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2024-10-11 | £470,891 |
| 26 Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-17 | £270,515 |
| 39 Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-18 | £394,062 |
SK10 1QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK10 1QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 45 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School Hulley Road , SK10 2LW | 2out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | 1out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yas Bean | 219 Buxton Road | 159 yd | |
| Tommys Bar and Pizza | 207 Buxton Road | 183 yd | |
| The Bridges | Buxton Road | 351 yd | |
| Chilli Banana Thai Restaurant | 59 Buxton Road | 656 yd | |
| Nosh & Breks Ltd | 46-48 Hurdsfield Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puss In Boots | 198 Buxton Road | 195 yd | |
| The Wharf Inn | Wharf Inn, 107 Brook Street | 536 yd | |
| The Silk Trader | 37 Brook Street | 671 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, 76 Windmill Street | 815 yd | |
| East Cheshire Sub-Aqua Club | Lower Bank Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun King | 215 Buxton Road | 164 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 213 Buxton Road | 164 yd | |
| V10 Noodle Bar | 5 Brook Street | 803 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 236 Hurdsfield Road | 808 yd | |
| Achaari | 42 Hurdsfield Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 2, Park House, Hurdsfield Road | 774 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puss Bank School BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Victoria Park PERCYVALE STREET | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| King George V Playing Field HEAPY STREET | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Macclesfield Golf Club HOLLINS ROAD | golf | 920 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.