Farwood Close is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 3DS is located in the Broken Cross and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farwood Close, Macclesfield, SK10 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 3DZ, SK10 3DX, SK10 3EA, SK10 3DR, SK10 3DY, SK10 3RB, SK10 3RH, SK10 3DE, SK10 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK10 3DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK10 3DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 18.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.7% | 73.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 28.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 46.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3DS this area, 6.3% 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 2.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 93.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 87.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farwood Close was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farwood Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 191st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Farwood Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-04 | £384,659 |
| 15 Farwood Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-18 | £354,732 |
| 1 Farwood Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2018-11-02 | £384,418 |
| 6 Farwood Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-09-07 | £374,876 |
| 21 Farwood Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2001-12-05 | £478,879 |
SK10 3DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Priory School Berwick Close , Off Prestbury Road SK10 3ED | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious/ Shake "n" Bake | 10-11 Westmorland Close | 252 yd | |
| Taste for Life Macclesfield | Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane | 734 yd | |
| Brunchbox Cafe macc limited | 106 Westminster Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield Conservative Club | 2 West Bank Road | 939 yd | |
| The Broken Cross Club | Broken Cross Club, Broken Cross | 1,076 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 157 Broken Cross | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish & Chips | 6 Westmorland Close | 248 yd | |
| Elaichi Takeaway | 14 Westmorland Close | 256 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 128 Broken Cross | 1,070 yd | |
| The Chippy at Broken Cross | 126 Broken Cross | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans Catholic Primary School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Lanark Walk (Closed) Church Way | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Macclesfield Leisure Centre PRIORY LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Fallibroome Academy PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Macclesfield Rufc (Priory Park) PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 850 yd |
| The Kings School (Derby Playing Fields) Alderley Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.