Macclesfield has been named the happiest place to live in the North West in Rightmove's annual survey. The Happy at Home index asks residents how happy they are where they live and asks them to rank 12 happiness factors.

How safe is Macclesfield?

Macclesfield is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Cheshire, and is the 32nd most dangerous overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Macclesfield in 2020 was 80 crimes per 1,000 people.

What's Macclesfield like to live in?

Nestled in the foothills of the Peak District, there are leafy forests and picturesque country walks to lure you away from the urban jungle. Macclesfield isn't a compromise on house prices, but rather the best of both worlds: city-centre working and country living.

Is Macclesfield a poor area?

Macclesfield, like many other areas in Cheshire, is a relatively affluent town.

Is Macclesfield an affluent area?

Macclesfield, like many other areas in Cheshire, is considered to be a relatively affluent town. Macclesfield has a main line train station, a town centre with plenty of character, beautiful countryside and a canal nearby and good local schools, both public and private.

Macclesfield a place to live,work and play

Is Chester a wealthy city?

It is said that Chester is the richest city in Britain in terms of archaeological and architectural treasures. One of the finest strategic outposts of the Roman Empire, it is one of the few walled cities left in Britain today.

Is Cheshire a rich area?

When it comes to multi-millionaires, 16 out of the richest 20 towns in the U.K. are all in the south east of the country. ... You have to get to 15th place to find a town or village that is not in the south east, Alderley Edge in Cheshire, which has 40 multi-millionaires.

How many houses are Macclesfield?

of the 25,138 homes in Macclesfield, 6,681 households are 65 years or older, and 74.3% of those households (4,963) are owned (mostly without a mortgage).

Who owns Macclesfield FC?

In October 2020, local businessman Robert Smethurst purchased the assets of Macclesfield Town, and rebranded the club as Macclesfield F.C., entering it into the North West Counties Football League in the 2021–22 season.

How did Macclesfield become the silk town?

In 1743 he built the first silk throwing mill in the town. ... Macclesfield was weaving broadsheet silk fabric by the mid 18th century. Weavers from Spitalfields in London were brought up to Macclesfield to help train Macclesfield workers on the looms. By the 1820's there were around 70 mills in the town.

What are the nice areas of Macclesfield?

Macclesfield is ideally situated between city centre Manchester in one direction, Peak District in another and countryside of Cheshire.
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The top ten Most Expensive Streets in Macclesfield are:

• Summerhill Road.
• Withinlee Road.
• Bradford Lane.
• Bridge End Lane.
• Heybridge Lane.
• Castle Hill.
• Yew Tree Way.
• Hocker Lane.

Does Macclesfield Football Club still exist?

Founded in 1874, Macclesfield Town was liquidated and expelled from the National League in 2020 due to debts of over £500,000. Its assets were put up for sale, including the Moss Rose stadium on the Rightmove property website.

What will happen to Macclesfield Town?

Macclesfield Town will relaunch as Macclesfield FC after local businessman Robert Smethurst acquired the assets of the club. Robbie Savage will serve as the head of football at the rebuilt club at Moss Rose.

Is Nantwich a safe place to live?

Crime and Safety in Nantwich

Nantwich is the second most dangerous small town in Cheshire, and is the 35th most dangerous overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. ... The most common crimes in Nantwich are violence and sexual offences, with 491 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 35.

What's it like to live in Bollington?

Bollington is top of a list of 10 locations in the region - and 101 across the UK - chosen to represent the best of Britain in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. The self-styled Happy Valley, the village was praised for its walks and its brilliant location close to the Peak District.

Who has taken over Macclesfield Town?

Robbie Savage is part of a group led by local businessman Robert Smethurst who has acquired the assets of Macclesfield Town, with a new club being relaunched as Macclesfield FC.

Why are there only 23 National League teams?

Due to Macclesfield's closure, only 23 clubs took part in the 2020–21 season and a maximum of three clubs were to be relegated instead of the usual four.

What is being built next to Tesco Macclesfield?

A new roundabout would be constructed on the Silk Road providing access into the site and a new petrol filling station is proposed adjacent to this on the northern end of the existing Tesco car park.

What is a Macclesfield tie?

Macclesfield is a generic name to describe ties with small geometric woven patterns. This is the most important use of the term, depicting a unique effect whereby the patterns are thrown into sharp relief by the weaving: chevrons, little sticks, dots, diamonds or disks are especially frequent.

Is Cheshire in England or Wales?

Cheshire, geographic and historic county and former administrative county of northwestern England, bordering Wales to the west, fronting the Dee and Mersey estuaries to the northwest, and flanked by the Pennine uplands, partly within the Peak District National Park, to the east.

Which is the poshest County?

Crowned as the 'poshest' home county, Surrey topped the leader board followed by Oxfordshire.

What is the poshest city in England?

Winchester

Coming in at first place is the cathedral city of Winchester, which has been named as the most expensive location to live in the UK. Located in the southeast of England, the average cost of a house in Winchester is 14 times more than the average salary in the city.