SK15 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cocker Hill, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge South ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK15 1AA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 66.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK15 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00030768 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCKER HILL, SK15 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKER HILL, SK15 1AA.
303
41
£ 39,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK15 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1AA. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 138,857
Flat
£ 107,000
1 sales · Mean £ 107,000
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
West Hill School
Wild Bank Primary School
Silver Springs Primary Academy
Copley Academy
Arlies Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.6 km
- Mickey's Go Local0.5 km
- OV Store0.3 km
- Go Local - Copley Food And Wine1.0 km
- N & N Off Licence0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Fox Tavern0.7 km
- Old Hunters Tavern0.3 km
- The British Protection0.8 km
- Reindeer Inn1.0 km
- Bohemian Lounge Bar0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Florence And Amelias0.3 km
- Industry0.4 km
- Phoenix City Restaurant0.4 km
- Vevas0.4 km
- The Coffee House0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Cheong Hing1.0 km
- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Staly Grill0.5 km
- Tokies0.5 km
- Village Chippy0.4 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stalybridge0.6 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.7 km
- Hyde North3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cocker Hill0.1 km
- Stamford Street (to def route)0.1 km
- Stamford Street (to def route)0.1 km
- Cocker Hill0.1 km
- Blandford Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK151AA · Data under Open Government Licence