Kendal Road is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8PJ 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 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8PH, SK11 8SG, SK11 8TL, SK11 8TG, SK11 8PY, SK11 8SR, SK11 8TJ, SK11 8SU, SK11 8TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK11 8PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.7% | 36.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 39.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 49% | 38.1% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 18.6% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 19.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 97.2% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Macclesfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Macclesfield South and the 470th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-04-28 | £151,522 |
| 35 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-06-07 | £107,075 |
| 17 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-04-29 | £190,371 |
| 15 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-10-23 | £196,358 |
| 25 Kendal Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-14 | £190,024 |
SK11 8PJ 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Community Primary School Warwick Road , SK11 8TB | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Community School Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross County Junior School Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross County Infant School Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Unit Macclesfield Young Peoples Unit , Victoria Road SK10 3JF | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , Macclesfield SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Balti | 12 Weston Square | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Hotel | Ivy Leaf, 108 Ivy Road | 418 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 157 Broken Cross | 818 yd | |
| The Broken Cross Club | Broken Cross Club, Broken Cross | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill House | 11 Weston Square | 423 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 7 Weston Square | 432 yd | |
| Guilty Pleasures | 4 Weston Square | 447 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 128 Broken Cross | 790 yd | |
| The Chippy at Broken Cross | 126 Broken Cross | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Ivy Road | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Playing Field SOMERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Broken Cross Pavilion (Jasmine Park) WHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Henbury High School (Closed) Whirley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.