Church Mews is in Macclesfield and in Cheshire East district. SK11 6AY is located in the Macclesfield Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Mews, Macclesfield, SK11 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 6DZ, SK11 6ED, SK11 6DY, SK11 6EB, SK11 6EF, SK11 6DG, SK11 6BA, SK11 6GH, SK11 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 6AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around SK11 6AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.6% | 42.3% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 36.8% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 45.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 86.6% | 85.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 85.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Mews was 167.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Mews has the 8th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfords Ltd Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2022-10-13 | £1,952,778 |
| Apartment 304 Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £125,000 | 2022-02-16 | £142,246 |
| Apartment 8 Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2022-02-16 | £136,556 |
| Apartment 9 Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2022-02-16 | £136,556 |
| Apartment 11 Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £140,000 | 2022-02-16 | £159,316 |
SK11 6AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SK11 6AY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,334 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 Button Warehouse | Stanley Mill Studio, Stanley Street | 47 yd | |
| Basilico Restaurant | 80 Chestergate | 69 yd | |
| Chestergate Bistro | 66 Chestergate | 69 yd | |
| The Monocle Cafe Ltd | 72b Chestergate | 69 yd | |
| Cherry Blossom Bakery | 6 Church Street | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Green | 88-90 Chestergate | 132 yd | |
| The Bate Hall | 39 Chestergate | 135 yd | |
| La Dulce Vendimia | 19 Church Street | 236 yd | |
| R & G's Beer Vault | 2 Market Place | 244 yd | |
| The Earl Of Mercia | 15 Church Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 72a Chestergate | 69 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Charles Roe Chambers, Churchill Way | 73 yd | |
| Shanghai Memories | 79 Chestergate | 97 yd | |
| Turquoise Sandwich Bar | 26 Great King Street | 152 yd | |
| Fatima's Kitchen Ltd | Grosvenor Shopping Centre, 42/43 Market Place | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 207 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 297 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road | 452 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 2, Park House, Hurdsfield Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| The Kings School (Cumberland Street Site) Cumberland Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Victoria Park PERCYVALE STREET | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue | grass pitches | 931 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.