Durham Close Macclesfield, Cheshire East
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK10), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24100760.
- 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 B; 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 159 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 B (55% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 159 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK10 3EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK10 3HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Macclesfield 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Prestbury 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Adlington (Cheshire) 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berkshire Close Upton Priory | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Macclesfield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Princes Way Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | High Street Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Andrews Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weston Dental Clinic | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Macclesfield District General Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Westmorland Close, Off Kennedy Avenue | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,480 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birtles Road Allotments 9,320 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross on Prestbury Road, 150m south east of Lane End crossroads, a scheduled monument, 600 m (0.4 miles) north. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross on Prestbury Road, 150m south east of Lane End crossroads | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Three early medieval cross shafts in West Park | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Bowl barrow in Lavenham Close, Tytherington | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Dumber Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Big Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Whirleymere | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Step Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Shores Clough | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Fallibroome Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 350 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Priory School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whirley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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) |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Hallows Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Parkroyal Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish & Chips SK10 3ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Bargain Booze SK10 3ET | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Taste for Life Macclesfield SK10 4AF | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Co-op SK10 3ET | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| The Core Community Hub SK10 3HT | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Upton Priory Primary School SK10 3ED | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (31); On or near Somerset Close (26); On or near Donagh Close (22); On or near Parking Area (18); On or near Kennedy Avenue (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hampshire Walk · Becks Lane · Beck Lane · Berkshire Close · Dorset Walk · Hereford Close · Essex Walk · Essex Walk · Kent Walk · Kent Walk · Cornwall Close · Suffolk Close
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.