Craig Close, Macclesfield, SK11 7XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 7XW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.8%	49.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.2%	50.8%	0.6%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SK11 7XW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.2%	30.4%	-0.8%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	56.1%	3.2%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	4.5%	1.9%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.7%	7.5%	-0.2%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (87.5%) 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	52.7%	46.9%	-5.8%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	34.3%	40.6%	6.3%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	9.4%	11%	1.6%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 7XW this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	9.8%	-8.3%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	14%	-0.5%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	17.3%	-3.5%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	7%	2.0%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	21%	3.8%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	29.4%	6.8%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.9%	98%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Craig Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craig Close was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Craig Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 485th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK11 7XW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Craig Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Craig Close, Macclesfield, SK11 7XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK11 7XW

Average Price
£268,428

Semi-Detached
£249,153

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£287,703

Estimated Average Property Prices for Craig Close

Average Price
£305,435

Semi-Detached
£305,435

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Craig CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Craig Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-04-17	£269,231
3 Craig Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-04-17	£281,123
3 Craig Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,500	2022-07-12	£290,204
3 Craig Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,500	2022-07-12	£290,204
12 Craig Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building	£249,000	2017-04-26	£327,486

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK11 7XW

Employment

SK11 7XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	17
Construction	17
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
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
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB	3out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF	4out of 4	670 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	812 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	816 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR	2out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	4out of 4	1,218 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	3out of 4	2,980 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF	4out of 4	3,250 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF	- not rated	560 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR	4out of 4	509 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF	4out of 4	1,249 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ	- not rated	2,692 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG	- not rated	2,929 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP	- not rated	4,156 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fred's Cafe	80 Moss Lane		816 yd
Bar Twenty Seven	Macclesfield Town Football Club, London Road		1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Flower Pot Inn	Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road		436 yd
Rising Sun	Rising Sun Inn, Congleton Road		739 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
George's at Thornton Square	4 Thornton Square	697 yd
Rainbow	78 Moss Lane	816 yd
Crompton Road Chippy	227 Crompton Road	1,093 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	155 London Road		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ash Grove Academy BELGRAVE ROAD	grass pitches	512 yd
The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	537 yd
Park Lane School PARK LANE		543 yd
Macclesfield College Park Lane	health and fitness suite	571 yd
Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road	grass pitches	584 yd
Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE	grass pitches	724 yd
Congleton Road MOSS VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	731 yd
Macclesfield Town Fc (Moss Rose Stadium) MOSS ROSE GROUND MOSS ROSE GROUND LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	922 yd
South Park MAPLE AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	941 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.