Grisedale Way is in Macclesfield and in Cheshire East district. SK11 7XT 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 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, SK11 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 7XZ, SK11 7XL, SK11 7UU, SK11 7XY, SK11 7UT, SK11 7UL, SK11 7XR, SK11 7XX, SK11 7YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 7XT 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 | 53.9% | 48.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.3% | 5.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 28.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 50.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 39% | 49.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 36.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.5% | 12.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grisedale Way was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Macclesfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grisedale Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Macclesfield South and the 441st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-12-20 | £249,389 |
| 15 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-06-15 | £264,790 |
| 13 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2021-06-25 | £245,364 |
| 6 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-12-06 | £428,870 |
| 13 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, a newly built property | £168,000 | 2015-09-04 | £263,416 |
SK11 7XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK11 7XT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 988 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 | 866 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun Inn, Congleton Road | 457 yd | |
| The Flower Pot Inn | Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road | 484 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Hotel | Ivy Leaf, 108 Ivy Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's at Thornton Square | 4 Thornton Square | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Ivy Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Road MOSS VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 784 yd | |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Weston Playing Field SOMERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.