Cost of Living in Macclesfield
North West
Town
Cheshire, EnglandPopulation: 52,000
Average House Price
£193.1k
-33% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,654
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£828/mo
-31% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,142Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.72/ mo
House Prices in Macclesfield
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£193,130
Detached£338,200
Semi-detached£194,020
Terraced£137,950
Flat / Apartment£124,600
House prices in Macclesfield have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Macclesfield
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,654
Mean£40,138
Median hourly rate£17.01/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,346
Upper quartile (75th)£47,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.7%
£3,385 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Macclesfield
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Macclesfield each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £828 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £257 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,801 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Macclesfield
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.72
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Macclesfield
- What is the average house price in Macclesfield?
- The average house price in Macclesfield is £193,130, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £338,200, while flats and apartments average £124,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Macclesfield?
- The median annual salary in Macclesfield is £35,654, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,385 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,346 (lower quartile) to £47,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Macclesfield?
- Average monthly rent in Macclesfield is £828 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Macclesfield an affordable place to live?
- Macclesfield is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £828, while the median annual salary is £35,654 (approximately £2,971 per month before tax).
- How does Macclesfield compare to London?
- The average house price in Macclesfield is £193,130, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Macclesfield costs around 35% of London prices, making it £357,870 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £828 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Macclesfield?
- House prices in Macclesfield are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £193,130 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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