Byron Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11
- Land size
- 0.34 acres
- Use Class
- Use Class: E
Key Features
- Residential Location
- Development Potential
- Parking
- Freehold
Description
FOR SALE 0.34 acres
Byron Street,
Macclesfield,
SK11 7QA
A Site and Building with Development Potential
The Byron Centre is a substantial and versatile former school/day centre, most recently utilised as office space and light storage. The property features brick elevations beneath a combination of pitched slate and flat roofs, offering approximately 6,000 sq ft of internal space.
Set on a site of approximately 0.34 acres, the property benefits from ample rear parking and offers potential for redevelopment. Architectural plans have been drawn up to illustrate an indicative scheme for up to 10 townhouses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Location
Situated on Byron Street in Macclesfield, the property lies within a predominantly residential area, offering a peaceful yet accessible setting. Macclesfield is a thriving market town in Cheshire, known for its excellent transport links, including direct rail services to Manchester and London, and proximity to the Peak District National Park.
The surrounding neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and newer residential developments, making this an ideal location for a residential conversion or redevelopment project.
Demographics
Macclesfield has a population of approximately 52,000 and is part of the wider Cheshire East borough. The town boasts a strong local economy, with key sectors including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and digital services. The area is popular with families and professionals, drawn by its good schools, green spaces, and convenient commuter links.
Development Potential
Site Area: Approx. 0.34 acres
Indicative Scheme: Up to 10 townhouses (plans available on request)
Supporting Documents: Topographical survey and Phase One Contamination Survey available
Price:
Offers in the Region of £850,000 (Exclusive)
Planning: Subject to necessary consents
Additional Information
Rateable Value: £17,250
Tenure: Freehold
Use Class: Commercial Class E
Viewing & Further Information
For architectural plans, surveys, or to arrange a viewing, please contact the selling agent. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located site with excellent redevelopment potential in a sought-after Cheshire town.
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COSTS:
1. All figures quoted are exclusive of but may be liable to VAT.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School380 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
- Ash Grove Academy712 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 227
- Type
- Academy converter
- Parkroyal Community School0.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 411
- Type
- Academy converter
- Puss Bank School and Nursery0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 409
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ivy Bank Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 387
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Macclesfield Academy776 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- All Hallows Catholic College0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Tytherington School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Fallibroome Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,532
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eaton Bank Academy6.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Greenham Commercial Ltd, Macclesfield
11 Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EB
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