Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for SK11 7UG, SK11 7XL.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £279,167. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £251,727. That is 20% below the Macclesfield average of £350,591 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% semi-detached, 22% terraced, 22% detached. Recorded sale prices on Thornton Avenue range from £185,000 to £415,000. 69% of homes sold here were freehold and 31% leasehold. Of 204 streets in Macclesfield with at least two sales in the last year, Thornton Avenue ranks 113th for average price.
House prices on Thornton Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SK11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 69% freehold and 31% leasehold across 26 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £251,727 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £252,300 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Detached | 5 | £310,200 | 26 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Thornton Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 13 Feb 2026 | £277,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 30 Jan 2026 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 20 Jan 2026 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 24 Aug 2023 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 26 Aug 2022 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 85, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 19 Aug 2022 | £286,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 26, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 11 May 2022 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 68, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 5 Apr 2022 | £918 | Other | Freehold |
| 68, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 11 Mar 2022 | £320,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 28 Oct 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 30 Sep 2021 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 6 Sep 2021 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 27 Aug 2021 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 27 Jul 2021 | £1,189 | Other | Freehold |
| 23, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 3 Mar 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 3 Dec 2020 | £303,450 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 23 Sep 2020 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 8 Sep 2020 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 95, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 11 Dec 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 11, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 15 Nov 2019 | £237,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 20 Feb 2019 | £219,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 17 Jan 2018 | £230,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 15 Sep 2017 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 16 Aug 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 24, Thornton Avenue SK11 7UG | 15 Aug 2017 | £271,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, Thornton Avenue SK11 7XL | 23 Nov 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Thornton Avenue | £219,500 (Feb 2019) → £277,500 (Feb 2026) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 63, Thornton Avenue | £220,000 (Aug 2017) → £265,000 (Jan 2026) | +20% over 8 yrs |
| 9, Thornton Avenue | £185,000 (Sep 2017) → £240,000 (Oct 2021) → £295,000 (Jan 2026) | +59% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Thornton Avenue | £240,000 (Aug 2021) → £415,000 (Aug 2022) | +73% over under a year |
| 21, Thornton Avenue | £303,450 (Dec 2020) → £345,000 (Sep 2021) | +14% over under a year |
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Schools near Thornton Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bank Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Park Lane School 151 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Macclesfield Academy 614 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Hallows Catholic College 1,216 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield 237 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ash Grove Academy 227 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School 84 pupils | Primary Church of England/Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Fermain Academy 21 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 13–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Macclesfield station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Prestbury station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Adlington (Cheshire) station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ryburn Road (opp, Thornton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ryburn Road (cnr, Thornton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Thornton Square (cnr, Thornton Avenue) 2 min walk
- Thornton Square (opp, Thornton Avenue) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- High Street Surgery
Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield · 1.2 mi - South Park Surgery
Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield · 1.2 mi - Cumberland House Surgery
Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield · 1.2 mi - Park Lane Surgery
Park Lane House Med Ctr, Waters Green Medical Ctr, Macclesfield · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Thornton Square - Macclesfield · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ivymeade · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op London Road - Macclesfield · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Broken Cross Macclesfield Express · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
- London Road Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Weston Dental Clinic · 0.6 mi
- Crystal Dental Clinic Ltd · 0.7 mi
- Mac Dental, · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 768 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,841 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire East with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Thornton Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.9% | 54.3% |
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 8.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.9% | 37.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.3% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire East | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 41% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.6% | 33.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13% | 11.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 14.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire East.
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