SK11 (Macclesfield) in Cheshire has demonstrated moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 5.5% over the same period. The district scores 54.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally and indicating strong fundamentals. Population growth remains minimal at 0.1% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure driving demand. The area is classified as early-stage gentrification, indicating potential for future development but current conditions reflecting established stability rather than rapid transformation. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market where income yield may be more prominent than capital appreciation for property investors.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Macclesfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by risk.
Macclesfield (SK11) common questions
Is Macclesfield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Macclesfield (SK11) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 23% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Macclesfield safe?
Macclesfield has a safety score of 36/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Macclesfield?
The average property price in Macclesfield (SK11) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Macclesfield?
The median monthly rent in Macclesfield (SK11) is £696 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Macclesfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Macclesfield (SK10), Kidderminster (DY11), Stoke-On-Trent (ST8), Stourbridge (DY8), Worcester (WR1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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