Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, SK10 3BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK10 3BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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	58%	55.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	42%	44.9%	2.9%	49.0%	-4.1%

Partnership Status

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	21.3%	17.5%	-3.8%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	43%	1.2%	44.2%	-1.2%
Separated	1.8%	3%	1.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	8.4%	16.5%	8.1%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	26.7%	20%	-6.7%	6.1%	13.9%

Health

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	36.7%	48.1%	11.4%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	33.1%	26%	-7.1%	33.6%	-7.6%
Fair health	24.9%	19.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	3.7%	6%	2.3%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	36.9%	24.9%	-12.0%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.7%	7.6%	0.9%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	6.1%	-3.2%	13.4%	-7.3%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	6.6%	4.8%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	15.2%	4.1%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	36%	5.8%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.4%	92.7%	-5.7%	81.4%	11.3%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	95.9%	92.3%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	1.6%	3%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	92.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	65.5%	46.2%	19.3%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Mount Pleasant Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Mount Pleasant has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SK10 3BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mount Pleasant are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, SK10 3BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK10 3BZ

Average Price
£367,398

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£571,446

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,349

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mount Pleasant

Average Price
£290,821

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£338,892

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,632

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mount PleasantStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 8 Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£146,500	2025-11-25	£140,908
Flat 4 8 Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-06-26	£192,844
1 Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£650,000	2021-12-08	£778,404
Flat 4 8 Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-08-19	£210,462
6 Mount Pleasant, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£440,000	2020-09-11	£570,883

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK10 3BZ

Employment

SK10 3BZ 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 3BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Other	5
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School Bollinbrook Ce (A) Primary School , Abbey Road SK10 3AT	3out of 4	629 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ	- not rated	1,024 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ	- not rated	1,024 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton Priory Junior School Berwick Close , Off Prestbury Road SK10 3ED	- not rated	1,109 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton Priory Nursery and Infant School Berwick Close , SK10 3ED	- not rated	1,109 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	- not rated	1,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	- not rated	1,176 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington High School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	- not rated	1,250 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF	- not rated	1,892 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX	- not rated	761 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP	- not rated	842 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Unit Macclesfield Young Peoples Unit , Victoria Road SK10 3JF	- not rated	854 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG	- not rated	1,018 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF	4out of 4	1,188 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brunchbox Cafe macc limited	106 Westminster Road	431 yd
West Park Cafe	West Park, Prestbury Road	687 yd
Buttylicious/ Shake "n" Bake	10-11 Westmorland Close	867 yd
Angie's Deli	85 Chester Road, Macclesfield	909 yd
Bombay Flavours	122 Chestergate	1,042 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Macclesfield Conservative Club	2 West Bank Road	326 yd
Macclesfield Masonic Club	Masonic Hall, Riseley Street	874 yd
The Plough Inn	Plough Inn, 32 Prestbury Road	920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upton Fish & Chips	6 Westmorland Close	862 yd
Elaichi Takeaway	14 Westmorland Close	871 yd
Harlequin	97 Chestergate	1,086 yd
Asha Take Away	99 Chestergate	1,086 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street		860 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	530 yd
Pack Horse Bowling Club ABBEY ROAD		633 yd
The Kings School (Cumberland Street Site) Cumberland Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	876 yd
Beech Hall School BEECH HALL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,019 yd
St Albans Catholic Primary School PRIORY LANE	grass pitches	1,024 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	366.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.