108 Steps Macclesfield, Cheshire East
1 address across 1 postcode (SK10), about 50 m long. USRN 24102787.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 150 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 147 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 230 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 449 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 1,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, grade II*
- 31, 33 AND 35, CHURCHSIDE, grade II
- 37 AND 39, CHURCHSIDE, grade II
- 5 AND 6, ST MICHAELS TERRACE, grade II
- SHORT STREET MILL THE OLD MILLSTONE INN, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 42-44, MILL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 6LT: up to 6 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- SOVEREIGN COURT, KING EDWARD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK10 1AF: up to 20 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Former Depot at Junction of Green Street and Cuckstoolpit Hill, Macclesfield, permissioned (270 m)
- TUDOR HOUSE, 53, CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6DG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Land Near Former Old Kings Head Public House, CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD: up to 45 homes, pending decision (340 m)
- LAND AT FOUNTAIN STREET AND CANAL STREET, MACCLESFIELD.: up to 17 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land between 10 and 12 Waterloo Street, Macclesfield, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 73 Great King Street, Macclesfield, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 147 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK10 1HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Macclesfield 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 150 m |
| Prestbury 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Adlington (Cheshire) 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Macclesfield | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Macclesfield | 210 m |
| Car parks | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Macclesfield Railway Station Car Park | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 300 m |
| Hospital | Spire Regency Hospital (Macclesfield) | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Macclesfield Police Station | 180 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mini Pound Plus Store Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 4.8 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 990 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 173 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 17 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-west |
| Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-east |
| Unitarian Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Three early medieval cross shafts in West Park | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bowl barrow in Lavenham Close, Tytherington | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Step Hill | Hill | 50 m |
| Brunswick Hill | Hill | 130 m north-east |
| Knight's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Shores Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Byrons Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tytherington School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Hallows Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Macclesfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ash Grove Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Millstone SK11 6JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Fiesta takeaway SK11 6JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cherry Blossom Bakery SK11 6EB | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| N.Carter & Co Ltd SK11 6LB | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Old Boys & Park Green Club SK10 1HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Travelodge SK11 6JS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Waters Green Fish Bar SK11 6JZ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| G and T SK11 6LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Sleep, Eat, Repeat SK11 6LB | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Diversion Bar & Kitchen SK11 6LB | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tempranillo SK11 6LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2025 |
| The Castle SK11 6LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caffe Nero SK10 1DY | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Panadero Lounge SK11 6LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Queens Hotel SK11 6JW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 126 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 |
| Public order | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Drugs | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (93); On or near Churchside (75); On or near Mill Street (50); On or near Market Place (37); On or near Brunswick Street (32).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 69% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Cornershop Coffee Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SK11 6DY) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 July 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pizzaz charcoal grill takeaway (takeaway/sandwich shop, SK11 6NR) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings G&J Muckers (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SK11 6JL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SK10 1HW: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Michaels Terrace · Short Street · Churchside · Step Hill · Churchside · Waters Green · Back Wallgate · Sunderland Street · Boden Street · Mill Street · Unicorn Gateway · Waters Green
All the streets in SK10 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.