Duke Street is in Macclesfield and in Cheshire East district. SK11 6UR 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 Duke Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 6NN, SK11 6NR, SK11 6UT, SK11 6JJ, SK11 6NG, SK11 6NH, SK11 6UW, SK11 6LP, SK11 6XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK11 6UR 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% |
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 6UR, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke 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.
Duke 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Duke Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-01-29 | £106,809 |
| Cellars And Vaults 40 - 44 Duke Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2023-04-03 | £1,639 |
| 40 Duke Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2023-04-03 | £546 |
| Forward House, 14 Duke Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-15 | £194,830 |
| 22 Duke Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £98,333 | 2019-07-15 | £140,241 |
SK11 6UR 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | 1out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,894 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 | 1,137 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 | 820 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 116 Mill Street | 68 yd | |
| The Shamrock Bar | 96 Mill Street | 68 yd | |
| Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill | Heritage Centre, Roe Street | 78 yd | |
| Olive Open Kitchen and Deli | 77 Mill Street | 87 yd | |
| Cafe De France | 65 Mill Street | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull and Bird | 105 Mill Street | 46 yd | |
| Porters | Prince Of Wales, 33 Roe Street | 77 yd | |
| Red Willow | 32a Park Green | 215 yd | |
| Red Willow Kitchen | 32a Park Green | 215 yd | |
| Alfreds | 4 Park Green | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete's Chippy | 39 Duke Street | 2 yd | |
| TPJ | 89 Mill Street | 46 yd | |
| Rockafellas | 91-95 Mill Street | 46 yd | |
| Cheshire Fast Food / Maccway / Maxeez Peri Peri / Chilli Jacks | 114 Mill Street | 68 yd | |
| Tigerbite / Burgerbite / Gelato Fusion | 112 Mill Street | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 144 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road | 745 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 812 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 2, Park House, Hurdsfield Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 178 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Victoria Park PERCYVALE STREET | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 879 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 | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 19.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.