Park Lane is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8AA 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 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8AR, SK11 8AB, SK11 6RQ, SK11 6RW, SK11 6RH, SK11 6RG, SK11 8AF, SK11 8AG, SK11 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK11 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 23.3% | 47.4% | 24.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 29.7% | -21.1% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 3.4% | -14.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42% | 44.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39.1% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 11.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 40.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 87.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 96.3% | 87.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 264th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2024-12-16 | £477,940 |
| 235 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2023-11-10 | £530,961 |
| 256 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-07-27 | £497,673 |
| 239 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-01-28 | £460,655 |
| 257 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-08-27 | £672,308 |
SK11 8AA 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 691 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 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 437 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 | 545 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustica | 71 Park Lane | 528 yd | |
| Turquoise Garden | 3 Park Lane | 616 yd | |
| Gurkha Dining | 3-7 Samuel Street | 666 yd | |
| Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill | Heritage Centre, Roe Street | 690 yd | |
| Kandy | 116 Mill Street | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tavern | 158 Park Lane | 300 yd | |
| Brewers Arms | 139 Bridge St | 420 yd | |
| Last Orders | 118 Park Lane | 447 yd | |
| Porters | Prince Of Wales, 33 Roe Street | 691 yd | |
| Bull and Bird | 105 Mill Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brassington's Deli | 58 Brown Street | 282 yd | |
| Chan's Chippy | 19 Brown Street | 326 yd | |
| Crompton Road Chippy | 227 Crompton Road | 341 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | Lucky Dragon, 109 Park Lane | 448 yd | |
| Suzanna's Sandwich Bar | 104 Park Lane | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 781 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 442 yd |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 588 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 615 yd | |
| Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.