Holly Road is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8JA is located in the Macclesfield West and Ivy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8JG, SK11 8HX, SK11 8JB, SK11 8JD, SK11 8HU, SK11 8JF, SK11 8JE, SK11 8GB, SK11 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.1% | 47.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK11 8JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 36.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 53.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.9% | 60.9% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around SK11 8JA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 52% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.9% | 93.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Road was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Holly Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2023-02-20 | £337,793 |
| 6 Holly Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-24 | £241,144 |
| 3A Holly Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-05-22 | £328,329 |
| 5 Holly Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2016-07-15 | £391,641 |
| 4 Holly Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2015-12-07 | £273,677 |
SK11 8JA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK11 8JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollinbrook CofE Primary School Abbey Road , SK10 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 2,096 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 | 910 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 | 233 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 2,956 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 | 341 yd | |
| Elior at The Gallery | The Courtyard | 653 yd | |
| Bombay Flavours | 122 Chestergate | 657 yd | |
| New Shalimar Restaurant | 100 Chestergate | 696 yd | |
| Pearl T Boba | 127 Chestergate | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 and Pizza | 73 Oxford Road | 58 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn, 32 Prestbury Road | 607 yd | |
| Macclesfield Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Riseley Street | 629 yd | |
| Brewers Arms | 139 Bridge St | 708 yd | |
| Suburban Green | 88-90 Chestergate | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Road Chippy | 227 Crompton Road | 440 yd | |
| Chan's Chippy | 19 Brown Street | 725 yd | |
| Harlequin | 97 Chestergate | 732 yd | |
| Asha Take Away | 99 Chestergate | 732 yd | |
| Turquoise Sandwich Bar | 26 Great King Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Cumberland Street | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Exchange Street | 876 yd | |
| Co-op | Ivy Road | 947 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Queen Victoria Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 438 yd |
| Louis Gym CROWN CENTRE CROWN CENTRE BOND STREET | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 875 yd | |
| The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road | grass pitches | 999 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.