Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

WAKEFIELD ROAD, SK15 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, SK15 1AJ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SK15 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK15 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wakefield Road, 0.3km from Cocker Hill in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

For families considering a move, SK15 1AJ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00030725 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1AJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

6 sales · Mean £ 145,833

Semi-Detached

£ 131,125

4 sales · Mean £ 145,812

school Local Schools

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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Wild Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.1 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Copley Academy

Requires Improvement645 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.5 km
  • Mickey's Go Local0.7 km
  • OV Store0.2 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.5 km
  • Aran Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.5 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.5 km
  • The British Protection0.9 km
  • Bohemian Lounge Bar0.5 km
  • Bridge Beers0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.4 km
  • Industry0.4 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.4 km
  • Vevas0.4 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Staly Grill0.3 km
  • Tokies0.6 km
  • Village Chippy0.2 km
  • Bunters Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.4 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.5 km
  • Hyde North3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blandford Street0.0 km
  • Church Street0.1 km
  • Cocker Hill0.1 km
  • Market Street0.2 km
  • Market Street0.2 km