Mill Lane is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 7NR 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 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 7NT, SK11 7NX, SK11 7NP, SK11 6TB, SK11 7HP, SK11 7NY, SK11 7NZ, SK11 6TD, SK11 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 54.3% | 64.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 17.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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% | 38.2% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.4% | 20.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 30.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.7% | 87.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 87.7% | 83.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 87.4% | 83.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 178.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 89th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-28 | £188,134 |
| Ground Floor Apartment 56 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-07-25 | £105,195 |
| 78 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-01-24 | £151,956 |
| Ground Floor Apartment 56 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,450 | 2021-09-03 | £81,466 |
| 82 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-12-12 | £194,182 |
SK11 7NR 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 823 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 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 3,466 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 | 1,157 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 | 1,218 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 4,272 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 Macc Fryer | 106 Mill Lane | 1 yd | |
| S4A Cafe | 15-17 Mill Lane | 213 yd | |
| Rustica | 71 Park Lane | 361 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Dining | 40 Park Green | 379 yd | |
| The Fountain | 32 Park Green | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Sub-Aqua Club | Lower Bank Street | 231 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, 76 Windmill Street | 342 yd | |
| Last Orders | 118 Park Lane | 396 yd | |
| The Silk Trader | 37 Brook Street | 439 yd | |
| Red Willow | 32a Park Green | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown or White | 76 Mill Lane | 1 yd | |
| Mill Lane Chippy | 102 Mill Lane | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 168 High Street | 329 yd | |
| Oriental House | 55 Park Lane | 361 yd | |
| Speedy Peppers | 73 Park Lane | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field HEAPY STREET | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Macclesfield Golf Club HOLLINS ROAD | golf | 695 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| The Kings School (Fence Avenue Site) Fence Avenue | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.