George Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK11 6HS is primarily male, with 57% 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	42.9%	43%	0.1%	51.0%	-8.0%
Male	57.1%	57%	-0.1%	49.0%	8.0%

Partnership Status

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 6HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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	66.7%	60%	-6.7%	37.9%	22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	16.4%	23.8%	7.4%	44.2%	-20.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	14.2%	8.1%	-6.1%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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	50.5%	48.9%	-1.6%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	35.7%	35%	-0.7%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	9.7%	11.4%	1.7%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	3.1%	4.2%	1.1%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.1%	16.3%	3.2%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	7.4%	-2.4%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.4%	-2.5%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.7%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	16.7%	0.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	33.9%	38.1%	4.2%	33.8%	4.3%
Other	6%	2.3%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	5.1%	3.4%	-1.7%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.5%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	92.3%	82.8%	-9.5%	81.4%	1.4%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0%	6%	6.0%	1.6%	4.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.6% 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	86.2%	75.6%	-10.6%	83.2%	-7.6%
European Union	4.6%	2.6%	-2.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	8.1%	8.1%	0.8%	7.3%
Africa	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.1%	9.4%	3.3%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.2%	74.7%	-10.5%	83.2%	-8.5%
10+ Years	5.1%	9.3%	4.2%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	3.1%	3.8%	0.7%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	3.1%	7.2%	4.1%	2.2%	5.0%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	5.1%	1.5%	1.9%	3.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.4%	76.7%	-11.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Other EU countries	3%	1.5%	1.5%
Turkey	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Middle East	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	6.4%	1.2%	5.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.6%	37.2%	13.4%
Christian	34.2%	46.2%	-12.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	4.6%	1.7%	2.9%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is George Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 1683.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1015.4% higher than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

George Street has the highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 665.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK11 6HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on George Street are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for George Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK11 6HS

Average Price
£166,187

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£166,187

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for George Street

Average Price
£196,163

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£196,163

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on George Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 George Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£121,000	2023-06-19	£137,284
15 George Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-06-10	£172,689
13 George Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2021-01-22	£133,970
13 George Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2015-03-20	£147,665
9 George Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2007-11-09	£200,292

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK11 6HS

Employment

SK11 6HS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	24
Retired	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	25
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Information and communication	14
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	10
Other	9
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX	3out of 4	718 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ	3out of 4	886 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF	- not rated	1,281 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	1,294 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurdsfield Community Primary School Hulley Road , SK10 2LW	2out of 4	1,579 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR	2out of 4	1,237 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	4out of 4	1,316 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF	4out of 4	3,134 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF	- not rated	1,374 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF	4out of 4	1,117 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR	4out of 4	1,484 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG	- not rated	1,523 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ	- not rated	3,471 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP	- not rated	3,887 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lazeez	68-70 Sunderland Street	94 yd
Maliwan Thai Restaurant	47-49 Sunderland Street	94 yd
Masala Spoon	Unit 2 - 5 Marlborough Court, Pickford Street	119 yd
The Fountain	32 Park Green	161 yd
The Hope Centre	16-18 Park Green	167 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Sailor	63 Sunderland Street	93 yd
The Snow Goose	52/54 Sunderland Street	94 yd
Red Willow	32a Park Green	167 yd
Red Willow Kitchen	32a Park Green	167 yd
Alfreds	4 Park Green	167 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treasure House	34 Sunderland Street	50 yd
22's Burgers & Dogs	26 Sunderland Street	50 yd
Ricos Pizza	24 Sunderland Street	50 yd
Macc Aleppo	33 Sunderland Street	50 yd
V10 Noodle Bar	5 Brook Street	131 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores	Queen Victoria Street	271 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street	410 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road	737 yd
Co-operative	Unit 2, Park House, Hurdsfield Road	785 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street	990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street	health and fitness suite	56 yd
Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street	health and fitness suite	100 yd
Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street	health and fitness suite	121 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	145 yd
G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street	health and fitness suite	303 yd
Victoria Park PERCYVALE STREET	grass pitches	586 yd
The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue	grass pitches	601 yd
King George V Playing Field HEAPY STREET	grass pitches	718 yd
Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET	health and fitness suite	753 yd
Puss Bank School BARRACKS LANE	grass pitches	790 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

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	8.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.