Grimshaw Avenue is in Bollington, Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 5NJ is located in the Bollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimshaw Avenue, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 5NL, SK10 5NH, SK10 5NE, SK10 5NF, SK10 5NB, SK10 5FA, SK10 5NQ, SK10 5NG, SK10 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK10 5NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 42.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47% | 50.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 17.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 35.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimshaw Avenue was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Bollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grimshaw Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bollington and the 549th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grimshaw Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-05-26 | £294,428 |
| 3 Grimshaw Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2000-06-15 | £313,318 |
| 4 Grimshaw Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1996-08-02 | £259,903 |
| 1 Grimshaw Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,500 | 1995-02-22 | £200,746 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Grimshaw Lane , Bollington SK10 5LY | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Albert Road , Bollington SK10 5HS | - not rated | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Valley Community Primary School Albert Road , Bollington SK10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Bollington Road , Bollington SK10 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Primary School Tytherington Drive , Tytherington SK10 2HJ | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tytherington High School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fallibroome High School Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Pre-Preparatory School Springfield House , Spring Gardens SK10 2AP | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 4,878 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 Cafe Mill | Adelphi Mill | 176 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Lounge Bar & Restaurant | 127 Wellington Road | 465 yd | |
| The Mulberry Leaf | 116-118 Wellington Road | 465 yd | |
| Sweet Kitchen Cafe | 1a Crossfield Road | 835 yd | |
| The Green, Bollington | 15 High Street | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | The Bulls Head, 2 Oak Lane | 557 yd | |
| The Vale Inn | The Vale, 29-31 Adlington Road | 795 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | 75 Palmerston Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Alforno | 125 Wellington Road | 465 yd | |
| No. 74 Delicatessen | 74 Palmerston Street | 888 yd | |
| Pappa's | 78 Palmerston Street | 888 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 17 Palmerston Street | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 127 Wellington Road | 465 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Wellington Road | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aw Muscle And Fitness ADELPHI MILL ADELPHI MILL GRIMSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Bollington St John'S Ce Primary School GRIMSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| St Gregory'S Church Hall Wellington Road | 660 yd | |
| Dean Valley Community School ALBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Bollington Recreation Ground BOLLINGTON RECREATION GROUND BOLLINGTON RECREATION GROUND ADLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Kerridge Cricket Club KERRIDGE CRICKET CLUB KERRIDGE CRICKET CLUB CLARKE LANE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Bollington Cross Primary School BOLLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Bollington Cross Playing Field Heath Road | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Bollington Health And Leisure Centre HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Scout Hut SECOND BOLLINGTON SCOUT GROUP SECOND BOLLINGTON SCOUT GROUP ALBERT ROAD | 1,056 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.