SK15 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Staveley Avenue, 0.3km from Cocker Hill in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1BQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.8% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00030724 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAVELEY AVENUE, SK15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAVELEY AVENUE, SK15 1BQ.
300
38
£ 32,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK15 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SK15 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1BQ. The average age is 38.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,250
10 sales · Mean £ 136,200
school Local Schools
Silver Springs Primary Academy
West Hill School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Arlies Primary School
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Wild Bank Primary School
Copley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.5 km
- Heyrod Village Store0.9 km
- Mickey's Go Local0.9 km
- OV Store0.5 km
- N & N Off Licence0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Fox Tavern0.4 km
- Old Hunters Tavern0.8 km
- Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Legendz0.8 km
- The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Florence And Amelias0.6 km
- Industry0.7 km
- Phoenix City Restaurant0.7 km
- Vevas0.7 km
- Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Staly Grill0.4 km
- Tokies0.9 km
- Village Chippy0.1 km
- British Raj0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stalybridge0.6 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.4 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hartshead Avenue0.1 km
- Church Walk0.1 km
- Ennerdale Terrace0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Blandford Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence