SK10 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Prestbury Road, 0.7km from Macclesfield in Macclesfield. Administratively it sits within Macclesfield Central ward and the Macclesfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK10 1BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £439k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK10 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00094000 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY ROAD, SK10 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, SK10 1BL.
196
62
£ 42,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SK10 1BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK10 1BL. The average age is 62.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
13 sales · Mean £ 345,165
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK10 1BL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Tytherington School
The Macclesfield Academy
Park Lane School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Acacia Tree0.3 km
- Best One0.6 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Cheshire Cat0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- All Things Nice0.6 km
- Arighi Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Ocha Thai Restaurant0.7 km
- Brunchbox Cafe macc limited0.7 km
- Cheshire Tea0.3 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fatima's Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
- Pizzaz Charcoal Grill Takeaway0.8 km
- Asha Take Away0.3 km
- Macc Aleppo0.9 km
- Jerry's Chicken0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Macclesfield Masonic Club0.1 km
- Wet - Led Bar0.7 km
- Jolly Sailor1.0 km
- R & G's Beer Vault0.7 km
- Red Willow Kitchen1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Chadwick House Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Macclesfield1.0 km
- Prestbury3.6 km
- Adlington (Cheshire)6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Langford Street0.2 km
- Great Queen Street0.2 km
- Prestbury Road0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK101BL · Data under Open Government Licence