Barracks Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK11 8HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	52.3%	1.8%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	49.5%	47.7%	-1.8%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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	40.7%	36.1%	-4.6%	37.9%	-1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	39.3%	3.3%	44.2%	-4.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.3%	2.9%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	12.8%	13.1%	0.3%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	5.4%	7.8%	2.4%	6.1%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.7%	43.2%	-2.5%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	36%	34.9%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	15.1%	16.2%	1.1%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	13.5%	-0.5%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7%	-7.3%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	16.4%	-3.4%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.6%	3.1%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	18.9%	2.2%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	35.2%	6.9%	33.8%	1.4%
Other	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	99.6%	0.6%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.5%	96.8%	0.3%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	96.8%	1.0%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Barracks Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Square was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Macclesfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barracks Square has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central and the 464th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

🔎 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 8HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Barracks Square are based on 38 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 Barracks Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK11 8HF

Average Price
£163,982

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£216,112

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,184

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barracks Square

Average Price
£195,100

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£337,630

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£191,248

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barracks SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Barracks Square, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2025-02-13	£72,101
Flat 6 Armoury Towers Barracks Square, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£237,500	2024-12-10	£244,864
Flat 1 Armoury Towers Barracks Square, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£199,950	2024-12-06	£206,150
Flat 2 Armoury Towers Barracks Square, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-10-23	£240,393
4 Barracks Square, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2023-04-20	£94,012

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK11 8HF

Employment

SK11 8HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	90
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX	3out of 4	621 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN	3out of 4	811 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	958 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB	3out of 4	966 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	967 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	165 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	4out of 4	366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	3out of 4	2,090 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF	4out of 4	2,572 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	379 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF	4out of 4	337 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR	4out of 4	405 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG	- not rated	2,022 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ	- not rated	2,437 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP	- not rated	3,453 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	Distance
Angie's Deli	85 Chester Road, Macclesfield	764 yd
Rustica	71 Park Lane	861 yd
Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill	Heritage Centre, Roe Street	900 yd
Elior at The Gallery	The Courtyard	908 yd
Turquoise Garden	3 Park Lane	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
73 and Pizza	73 Oxford Road	477 yd
Brewers Arms	139 Bridge St	616 yd
Park Tavern	158 Park Lane	650 yd
The Flower Pot Inn	Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road	707 yd
Last Orders	118 Park Lane	790 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crompton Road Chippy	227 Crompton Road	198 yd
Chan's Chippy	19 Brown Street	558 yd
Brassington's Deli	58 Brown Street	598 yd
Lucky Dragon	Lucky Dragon, 109 Park Lane	790 yd
Suzanna's Sandwich Bar	104 Park Lane	790 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street	952 yd
Co-op	Ivy Road	970 yd
Aldi Stores	Queen Victoria Street	1,050 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Macclesfield College Park Lane	health and fitness suite	343 yd
Park Lane School PARK LANE		403 yd
The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	419 yd
All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	452 yd
Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road	grass pitches	469 yd
Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET	artificial grass pitch	587 yd
Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET	health and fitness suite	698 yd
South Park MAPLE AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	773 yd
Christ The King Catholic And C Of E Primary School FIR GROVE	grass pitches	866 yd
St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD	grass pitches	922 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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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