Pleasant View is in Henbury, Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 3LJ is located in the Gawsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pleasant View, Henbury, Macclesfield, SK10 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK10 3LJ is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 31.8% | 28.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 55.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 12.1% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 57.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 25.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 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 3LJ this area, 9.8% 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 45.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 98% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant View was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Bollington average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Pleasant View has the 29th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bollington and the 538th lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pleasant View, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-09 | £204,845 |
| 10 Pleasant View, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-31 | £233,020 |
| 4 Pleasant View, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-02-24 | £205,796 |
| 9 Pleasant View, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-02-28 | £223,542 |
| 11 Pleasant View, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-12-18 | £210,901 |
SK10 3LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK10 3LJ 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 3LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirley Primary School Whirley Road , Broken Cross SK10 3JL | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whirley Primary School Whirley Road , Broken Cross SK10 3JL | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Community School Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross County Junior School Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fallibroome High School Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , Macclesfield SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Unit Macclesfield Young Peoples Unit , Victoria Road SK10 3JF | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Tea Room | Unit 2, Whirley Quarry, Sandy Lane | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Arms | Chelford Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Heaven Broken Cross | 1 Chelford Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whirley Primary School WHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Henbury High School (Closed) Whirley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Broken Cross Pavilion (Jasmine Park) WHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 812 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.