Moss Lane is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 7XH 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 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 7WJ, SK11 7TA, SK11 7XJ, SK11 7TN, SK11 7TS, SK11 7TT, SK11 7TD, SK11 7TR, SK11 7TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK11 7XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 37.5% | 39.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 41.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 31.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.7% | 26.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 8.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 25% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 92.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane was 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Macclesfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moss Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Macclesfield South and the 260th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-06-21 | £144,836 |
| 89 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-01-19 | £199,554 |
| 91 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-08 | £140,136 |
| 113 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-10-03 | £165,649 |
| 89 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-12-14 | £192,573 |
SK11 7XH 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 248 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 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 3,827 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 | 962 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 | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 4,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred's Cafe | 80 Moss Lane | 195 yd | |
| Bar Twenty Seven | Macclesfield Town Football Club, London Road | 491 yd | |
| Macclesfield Superbowl | Macclesfield Superbowl, Brindley Way | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flower Pot Inn | Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | 78 Moss Lane | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 155 London Road | 491 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Lyme Green Busines Park, Winterton Way | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Academy BELGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Macclesfield Town Fc (Moss Rose Stadium) MOSS ROSE GROUND MOSS ROSE GROUND LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 1,067 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.