Brocklehurst Avenue is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 2RQ is located in the Macclesfield Hurdsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 2RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 2RT, SK10 2NN, SK10 2NJ, SK10 2RL, SK10 2RN, SK10 2RW, SK10 2NS, SK10 2RU, SK10 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK10 2RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.6% | 41.4% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 39.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 50.2% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 24.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.6% | 94.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brocklehurst Avenue was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% higher than the Macclesfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brocklehurst Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Macclesfield East and the 325th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2025-03-12 | £202,630 |
| 99 Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-06 | £210,769 |
| 111 Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2024-02-08 | £266,219 |
| 123 Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-02 | £209,679 |
| 156 Brocklehurst Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-05-21 | £195,023 |
SK10 2RQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School Hulley Road , SK10 2LW | 2out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Tytherington Drive , Tytherington SK10 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 3,473 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 | 2,740 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 | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnfield Independent School C/O Arnfield Care Ltd , Manchester Road SK13 1NE | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green in the Corner CIC | Hurdsfield Library, 7 Hurdsfield Green | 134 yd | |
| Substation Cafe | Unit B, Queens Court, Queens Avenue | 448 yd | |
| Sodexo at Astrazeneca | Astrazeneca, Charter Way | 696 yd | |
| Nosh & Breks Ltd | 46-48 Hurdsfield Road | 720 yd | |
| Tatama Coffee | 12 Hibel Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Bush | The Mulberry Bush, 2 Carisbrook Avenue | 144 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 260 Hurdsfield Road | 420 yd | |
| The Three Crowns | 38 Rainow Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastemax | 6 Hurdsfield Green | 138 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 236 Hurdsfield Road | 312 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd | Hulley Road | 663 yd | |
| Achaari | 42 Hurdsfield Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 2, Park House, Hurdsfield Road | 640 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 4 Barracks Mill Retail Park, The Silk Road | 738 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdsfield Primary School HULLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Victoria Park PERCYVALE STREET | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Puss Bank School BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Tytherington Pitches RUGBY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Tytherington School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.