SK10 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Longacre Street, 0.5km from Macclesfield in Macclesfield. Administratively it sits within Macclesfield Central ward and the Macclesfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK10 1AY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK10 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00093985 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGACRE STREET, SK10 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGACRE STREET, SK10 1AY.
243
39
£ 42,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK10 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK10 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK10 1AY. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,500
7 sales · Mean £ 149,392
Semi-Detached
£ 189,000
2 sales · Mean £ 189,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK10 1AY has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkroyal Community School
The Fermain Academy
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
All Hallows Catholic College
The Macclesfield Academy
Park Lane School
Tytherington School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Acacia Tree0.1 km
- Agi & Mugi0.9 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Best One1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Last Orders0.9 km
- Macclesfield Masonic Club0.1 km
- Wet - Led Bar0.6 km
- Jolly Sailor0.8 km
- R & G's Beer Vault0.5 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- All Things Nice0.4 km
- Arighi Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Ocha Thai Restaurant0.5 km
- Brunchbox Cafe macc limited0.9 km
- Cheshire Tea0.2 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fatima's Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- Pizzaz Charcoal Grill Takeaway0.7 km
- Asha Take Away0.2 km
- Speedy Peppers0.9 km
- Macc Aleppo0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Chadwick House Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Macclesfield0.8 km
- Prestbury3.7 km
- Adlington (Cheshire)6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Great Queen Street0.1 km
- Langford Street0.1 km
- Shopmobility Centre0.2 km
- Offices0.2 km
- Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK101AY · Data under Open Government Licence