Grangelands is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 4AB 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 Grangelands, Macclesfield, SK10 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 3HL, SK10 3DD, SK10 3EE, SK10 3ER, SK10 4AA, SK10 3ED, SK10 3ES, SK10 3EB, SK10 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK10 4AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 22.8% | 21.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 63.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 49.3% | 56.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SK10 4AB this area, 7% 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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 54.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 90.9% | 89% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 91.6% | 91.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 91% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grangelands was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grangelands has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 379th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Grangelands, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-12 | £375,036 |
| 2 Grangelands, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-11-09 | £314,541 |
| 14 Grangelands, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-07-08 | £402,065 |
| 8 Grangelands, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2015-05-22 | £357,928 |
| 23 Grangelands, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-12-17 | £385,689 |
SK10 4AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Priory School Berwick Close , Off Prestbury Road SK10 3ED | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whirley Primary School Whirley Road , Broken Cross SK10 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 2,510 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 | 2,706 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 | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 390 yd | |
| Taste for Life Macclesfield | Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane | 558 yd | |
| Brunchbox Cafe macc limited | 106 Westminster Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaichi Takeaway | 14 Westmorland Close | 380 yd | |
| Upton Fish & Chips | 6 Westmorland Close | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanark Walk (Closed) Church Way | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Macclesfield Rufc (Priory Park) PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Fallibroome Academy PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| St Albans Catholic Primary School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| The Kings School (Derby Playing Fields) Alderley Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Macclesfield Leisure Centre PRIORY LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.