Horseshoe Drive is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8GB is located in the Macclesfield Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8JF, SK11 8EB, SK11 8JE, SK11 8DZ, SK11 8EJ, SK11 8JD, SK11 8LH, SK11 8EG, SK11 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK11 8GB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 47.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 31.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 43.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.5% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 39.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 83.3% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 93.4% | 84.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseshoe Drive was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horseshoe Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 251st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-31 | £196,236 |
| 11 Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-24 | £233,191 |
| 14 Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-06-19 | £242,317 |
| 24 Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £492,250 | 2021-06-24 | £602,127 |
| 21 Horseshoe Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-04-12 | £602,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 884 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 | 1,328 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 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,265 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 | 861 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 | 157 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 3,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Deli | 85 Chester Road, Macclesfield | 276 yd | |
| Elior at The Gallery | The Courtyard | 492 yd | |
| Bombay Flavours | 122 Chestergate | 517 yd | |
| New Shalimar Restaurant | 100 Chestergate | 549 yd | |
| Pearl T Boba | 127 Chestergate | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 and Pizza | 73 Oxford Road | 177 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn, 32 Prestbury Road | 503 yd | |
| Brewers Arms | 139 Bridge St | 505 yd | |
| Macclesfield Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Riseley Street | 539 yd | |
| Suburban Green | 88-90 Chestergate | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Road Chippy | 227 Crompton Road | 331 yd | |
| Chan's Chippy | 19 Brown Street | 531 yd | |
| Turquoise Sandwich Bar | 26 Great King Street | 569 yd | |
| Harlequin | 97 Chestergate | 587 yd | |
| Asha Take Away | 99 Chestergate | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 705 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 234 yd |
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 880 yd | |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Macclesfield) THE SILKWORKS THE SILKWORKS PICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.