Henderson Street is in Macclesfield and in Cheshire East district. SK11 6RA is located in the Macclesfield Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henderson Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 6QJ, SK11 6PZ, SK11 6QZ, SK11 6QB, SK11 6QY, SK11 6QS, SK11 6QQ, SK11 6PJ, SK11 6QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 6RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 6RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 55.5% | 50.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 30.6% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 19% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 43.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.9% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 94.7% | 81.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 81.1% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henderson Street was 123.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henderson Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 163rd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Henderson Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £712,000 | 2022-03-16 | £793,544 |
| 1 Henderson Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-03-16 | £891,622 |
| Unit 2 Henderson Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-11-14 | £326,356 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 83 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 1,201 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 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,596 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 | 964 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 | 494 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill | Heritage Centre, Roe Street | 272 yd | |
| Elior at The Gallery | The Courtyard | 308 yd | |
| Cherry Blossom Bakery | 6 Church Street | 328 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 53 Mill Street | 356 yd | |
| Olive Open Kitchen and Deli | 77 Mill Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms | 139 Bridge St | 183 yd | |
| Porters | Prince Of Wales, 33 Roe Street | 273 yd | |
| Bull and Bird | 105 Mill Street | 381 yd | |
| Suburban Green | 88-90 Chestergate | 387 yd | |
| Tempranillo | 17 Back Wallgate | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise Sandwich Bar | 26 Great King Street | 229 yd | |
| Chan's Chippy | 19 Brown Street | 273 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Charles Roe Chambers, Churchill Way | 316 yd | |
| Pete's Chippy | 39 Duke Street | 342 yd | |
| TPJ | 89 Mill Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 279 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 189 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 954 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.