Sunnybank Close is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 7RJ is located in the Macclesfield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, SK11 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 7RY, SK11 7RL, SK11 7RD, SK11 7RZ, SK11 7RF, SK11 7RH, SK11 7RN, SK11 7RW, SK11 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 7RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.1% | 47.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 38.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 29.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 21% | 22.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 13.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 33.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 20.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around SK11 7RJ this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 29.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 97.9% | 86.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 86.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnybank Close was 154.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.5% higher than the Macclesfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnybank Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Macclesfield South and the 123rd highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-03-31 | £79,926 |
| 51 Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2022-03-09 | £66,274 |
| 38 Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-08-27 | £86,400 |
| 8 Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2020-07-23 | £147,692 |
| 5 Sunnybank Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2019-12-11 | £230,658 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Byron Street , SK11 7QA | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Fir Grove , Moss Estate SK11 7SF | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryles Park High School Ryles Park Road , SK11 8AJ | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Pre-Preparatory School Springfield House , Spring Gardens SK10 2AP | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Twenty Seven | Macclesfield Town Football Club, London Road | 435 yd | |
| The Macc Fryer | 106 Mill Lane | 738 yd | |
| Fred's Cafe | 80 Moss Lane | 820 yd | |
| Rustica | 71 Park Lane | 902 yd | |
| S4A Cafe | 15-17 Mill Lane | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tavern | 158 Park Lane | 844 yd | |
| Last Orders | 118 Park Lane | 857 yd | |
| Ye Olde Kings Head | Ye Olde Kings Head, 30 Bradley Smithy, Byrons Lane | 869 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, 76 Windmill Street | 904 yd | |
| East Cheshire Sub-Aqua Club | Lower Bank Street | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 168 High Street | 408 yd | |
| Brown or White | 76 Mill Lane | 738 yd | |
| Mill Lane Chippy | 102 Mill Lane | 738 yd | |
| Rainbow | 78 Moss Lane | 820 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | Lucky Dragon, 109 Park Lane | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 155 London Road | 435 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Lyme Green Busines Park, Winterton Way | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Macclesfield Town Fc (Moss Rose Stadium) MOSS ROSE GROUND MOSS ROSE GROUND LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Ash Grove Academy BELGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| King George V Playing Field HEAPY STREET | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Macclesfield Golf Club HOLLINS ROAD | golf | 994 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.