James Street is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8BP 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 James Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8BH, SK11 8BQ, SK11 8GY, SK11 8BJ, SK11 8BU, SK11 8BA, SK11 6UA, SK11 8BB, SK11 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 8BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 53.5% | 55.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 32.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 50.8% | 46.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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% | 11.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 42.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 90.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 94.6% | 87.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 427th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-09-29 | £200,000 |
| 29 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-19 | £315,000 |
| 35 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2025-09-12 | £172,500 |
| 43 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-18 | £227,925 |
| 51 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-10-18 | £589,248 |
SK11 8BP 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 756 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 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 917 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 | 924 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 4,012 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 | 113 yd | |
| Turquoise Garden | 3 Park Lane | 235 yd | |
| S4A Cafe | 15-17 Mill Lane | 263 yd | |
| The Macc Fryer | 106 Mill Lane | 294 yd | |
| Gurkha Dining | 3-7 Samuel Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Orders | 118 Park Lane | 104 yd | |
| Park Tavern | 158 Park Lane | 226 yd | |
| Red Willow | 32a Park Green | 367 yd | |
| Red Willow Kitchen | 32a Park Green | 367 yd | |
| Alfreds | 4 Park Green | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Dragon | Lucky Dragon, 109 Park Lane | 104 yd | |
| Suzanna's Sandwich Bar | 104 Park Lane | 104 yd | |
| Oriental House | 55 Park Lane | 113 yd | |
| Speedy Peppers | 73 Park Lane | 113 yd | |
| Wings Kitchen | 1 Park Lane | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| South Park MAPLE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| King George V Playing Field HEAPY STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 762 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| G'S Gym & Fitness (Closed) Belgreen House Belgreen House Fountain Street | health and fitness suite | 778 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 | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.