Chester Road is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8DG 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 Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 1AZ, SK10 1AY, SK10 1AN, SK11 6EX, SK11 6HA, SK10 1AU, SK10 1AX, SK11 6EZ, SK10 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 8DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 40.5% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 32.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 18% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 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 | 53.3% | 43.8% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 5.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 41.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.9% | 80.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 92.1% | 80.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 79.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 99.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 226th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-07-31 | £121,230 |
| 25 Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-04 | £163,382 |
| 20 Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-10-16 | £166,061 |
| Flat 1 12B Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-16 | £132,035 |
| 9 Chester Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £311,500 | 2023-09-20 | £331,699 |
SK11 8DG 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 1,587 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 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,278 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 | 1,261 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 | 610 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Flavours | 122 Chestergate | 73 yd | |
| Pearl T Boba | 127 Chestergate | 111 yd | |
| New Shalimar Restaurant | 100 Chestergate | 119 yd | |
| Elior at The Gallery | The Courtyard | 125 yd | |
| Cheshire Tea | 121 Chestergate | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn, 32 Prestbury Road | 86 yd | |
| Macclesfield Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Riseley Street | 139 yd | |
| Suburban Green | 88-90 Chestergate | 210 yd | |
| The Bate Hall | 39 Chestergate | 456 yd | |
| Porters | Prince Of Wales, 33 Roe Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequin | 97 Chestergate | 150 yd | |
| Asha Take Away | 99 Chestergate | 150 yd | |
| Top Chef | 72a Chestergate | 285 yd | |
| Shanghai Memories | 79 Chestergate | 296 yd | |
| Turquoise Sandwich Bar | 26 Great King Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 274 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 454 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hibel Road | 670 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 4 Barracks Mill Retail Park, The Silk Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 346 yd |
| The Kings School (Cumberland Street Site) Cumberland Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Affordable Fitness (Closed) Bollin House Bollin House Sunderland Street | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Pack Horse Bowling Club ABBEY ROAD | 809 yd | |
| G'S Gym (Closed) Pickford Street | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Ladyzone (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.