The Cheshire town ranked at number 18 on Rightmove’s Happy at Home Index, just behind Altrincham and Northwich
Sandwiched between the Peak District and the Cheshire Plain is Macclesfield, a historic market town best known for its industrial past and outdoor pursuits.
More than 21,000 people responded to the property website’s Happy at Home Index, which asked residents how they feel about where they live. Locations were ranked based on factors such as whether people feel there is a sense of belonging, the proximity to green spaces, local amenities and whether there is a community spirit.
“As it’s such a big town I wouldn’t say it's as close-knit between people as say Bollington just down the road, but the independent businesses around here are very close. That said, a lot of the big shops in the town centre have gone, places like M&S and Home Bargains, and that’s left quite a big void, but I guess that’s the same story in many town centres today.”
“What attracted us initially to the town is the beautiful surrounding countryside, easy access to Manchester and a direct line to London, but also the thriving market feel of the shops and eateries available. Another independent coffee shop that has felt the love from the community is Monocle Café on Churchgate - another pocket of the town springing up with new businesses. Owners Ashleigh Blades and Jim Kite took over the space just over a year ago having met while working in coffee shops in Manchester City Centre including Fig & Sparrow and Chapter One.
It’s a Wednesday lunchtime and the food hall is packed out with families and young couples. Amidst it all supervisor Neve Hough, who grew up in Macclesfield, is dashing about, keeping everything ticking over. “I think Macclesfield definitely has come a long way in recent years, there’s a lot more to do and visit,” she says.
“I think it’s a shame, it could be a really pretty and gorgeous market town but it doesn’t seem to have much investment, feels like everything on the high street has closed, full of coffee shops and nothing else.” “What I like about Macclesfield is you’re central to a lot of places, the train goes into the centre of Manchester and London, but at the same time you’ve got the countryside on your doorstep and you just feel like you’re in a different world when you go up to places like Macclesfield Forest. Plus you’ve got the beauty of all these bars and restaurants, and you’re not far from places like Prestbury, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. It’s a nice place to live.
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