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Macclesfield

City in Cheshire East, United Kingdom

Overview

Macclesfield is a picturesque market town at the edge of the Peak District, renowned for its silk heritage, cobbled streets, and charming mix of historic and modern amenities. The town offers a blend of lively markets, independent shops, and access to breathtaking countryside, making it ideal for both cultural and outdoor pursuits.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Cheshire East
Population
52,508
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.26°, -2.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,809
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
-8.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
110
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
49
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAN
Distance
14 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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