Macclesfield
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Macclesfield, in Cheshire, is a historic market town on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Known for its silk heritage, the town offers charming cobbled streets, boutique shopping, and scenic walks along the Macclesfield Canal. Nearby hills and reservoirs provide opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Wards in Macclesfield
Macclesfield is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bollington
- Broken Cross and Upton
- Disley
- Gawsworth
- Macclesfield Central
- Macclesfield East
- Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- Macclesfield South
- Macclesfield Tytherington
- Macclesfield West and Ivy
- Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Poynton West and Adlington
- Prestbury
- Sutton
Macclesfield is a constituency that covers these wards in Cheshire East.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,226 | 18.93% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,209 | 5.41% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,325 | 10.72% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,688 | 18.37% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,581 | 22.41% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,271 | 24.17% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 87,629 | 91.69% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,633 | 2.75% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 684 | 0.72% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 655 | 0.69% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 545 | 0.57% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 539 | 0.56% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 420 | 0.44% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 390 | 0.41% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 369 | 0.39% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 367 | 0.38% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| African | 343 | 0.36% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 250 | 0.26% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 232 | 0.24% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 141 | 0.15% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 129 | 0.13% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 127 | 0.13% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 48 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 43 | 0.05% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 29 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |