Valley Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK11 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	53.9%	48.7%	-5.2%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	46.1%	51.3%	5.2%	49.0%	2.3%

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	21.4%	28.9%	7.5%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	50.2%	-9.3%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.2%	13.8%	3.6%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	7%	6.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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	39%	49.1%	10.1%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	43.7%	36.1%	-7.6%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	14.2%	12.3%	-1.9%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	19.5%	12.4%	-7.1%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.3%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	17.3%	-1.3%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.8%	3.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	18.1%	2.8%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	27%	33.6%	6.6%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	6%	3.5%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.4%	3%	2.6%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.1%	95.5%	-0.6%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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%	94.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	94.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Jewish	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Macclesfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Valley Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Macclesfield South and the 441st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SK11 8NX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Valley Road are based on 17 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 Valley Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK11 8NX

Average Price
£377,517

Semi-Detached
£351,305

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,900

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Road

Average Price
£409,888

Semi-Detached
£387,360

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£411,296

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-10-07	£425,218
10 Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-10-24	£414,821
1 Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2023-10-03	£513,068
1A Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£567,500	2023-09-29	£622,603
16 Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2023-03-24	£259,197

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK11 8NX

Employment

SK11 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK11 8NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Other	8
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB	3out of 4	175 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN	3out of 4	667 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD	3out of 4	1,118 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF	4out of 4	1,451 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF	- not rated	1,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	909 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB	4out of 4	980 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF	4out of 4	2,573 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE	3out of 4	2,886 yd	Academy converter	No	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	850 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR	4out of 4	727 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF	4out of 4	1,130 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ	- not rated	1,894 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG	- not rated	2,767 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP	- not rated	3,480 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Weston Balti	12 Weston Square		1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flower Pot Inn	Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road	396 yd
Ivy Leaf Hotel	Ivy Leaf, 108 Ivy Road	560 yd
Rising Sun	Rising Sun Inn, Congleton Road	706 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
George's at Thornton Square	4 Thornton Square		267 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Ivy Road		526 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Park Lane School PARK LANE		627 yd
St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD	grass pitches	711 yd
Macclesfield College Park Lane	health and fitness suite	751 yd
Congleton Road MOSS VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
The Macclesfield Academy PARK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	877 yd
Weston Playing Field SOMERTON CLOSE	grass pitches	899 yd
All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	944 yd
Ryles Park High School (Closed) Ryles Park Road	grass pitches	996 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	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%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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