Arlington Drive is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK11 8QL 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 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, SK11 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK11 8QY, SK11 8QJ, SK11 8QN, SK11 8QQ, SK11 8QF, SK11 8QH, SK11 8RR, SK11 8QE, SK11 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK11 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 25.6% | 31% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 57.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 48.1% | 50.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8QL this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 24.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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% | 90.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Drive was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Arlington Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 326th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,500 | 2025-03-07 | £336,621 |
| 52 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2025-01-06 | £356,476 |
| 54 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-13 | £398,283 |
| 5 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-01 | £472,867 |
| 13 Arlington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-05-10 | £263,149 |
SK11 8QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 1,119 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 | 774 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 2,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Balti | 12 Weston Square | 790 yd | |
| Angie's Deli | 85 Chester Road, Macclesfield | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Hotel | Ivy Leaf, 108 Ivy Road | 439 yd | |
| 73 and Pizza | 73 Oxford Road | 651 yd | |
| The Broken Cross Club | Broken Cross Club, Broken Cross | 860 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 157 Broken Cross | 867 yd | |
| The Flower Pot Inn | Flower Pot Inn, 1 Congleton Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilty Pleasures | 4 Weston Square | 769 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 7 Weston Square | 775 yd | |
| Turkish Grill House | 11 Weston Square | 783 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 128 Broken Cross | 795 yd | |
| The Chippy at Broken Cross | 126 Broken Cross | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Ivy Road | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns The Evangelise Cofe Primary School Macclesfield IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic College BROOKLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Weston Playing Field SOMERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Park Lane School PARK LANE | 955 yd | |
| Macclesfield College Park Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Parkroyal Community School LYON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.