SK15 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Mount Pleasant in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge South ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1AQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00030741 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK15 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK15 1AQ.
184
61
£ 39,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK15 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 75% social renting, SK15 1AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1AQ. The average age is 60.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
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 Store0.2 km
- N & N Off Licence0.7 km
- Aran Mini Market0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Fox Tavern0.7 km
- Old Hunters Tavern0.3 km
- The British Protection0.7 km
- Bohemian Lounge Bar0.4 km
- Bridge Beers0.3 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Florence And Amelias0.2 km
- Industry0.3 km
- Phoenix City Restaurant0.3 km
- Vevas0.3 km
- The Coffee House0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Staly Grill0.5 km
- Tokies0.5 km
- Village Chippy0.4 km
- Bunters Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stalybridge0.5 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.7 km
- Hyde North3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stamford Street (to def route)0.0 km
- Stamford Street (to def route)0.0 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- British Telecom0.1 km
- Cocker Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK151AQ · Data under Open Government Licence