Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

WEST AVENUE, SK15 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, SK15 1DE.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK15 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SK15 1DE is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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.

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

SK15 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Avenue, 0.4km from Stamford Park in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1DE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00030729 (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 1DE. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,750

2 sales · Mean £ 135,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK15 1DE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.4 km
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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.5 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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Inspire Academy

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.2 km
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Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.3 km
  • OV Store0.5 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.1 km
  • Boults Butchers0.7 km
  • The Tripe Shop0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.1 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
  • Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • Legendz0.8 km
  • The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.7 km
  • Industry0.7 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.7 km
  • Vevas0.7 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Sizzlers Catering0.9 km
  • Staly Grill0.3 km
  • Village Chippy0.3 km
  • British Raj0.5 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.4 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.2 km
  • Hyde North3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Georges Street0.1 km
  • Ridge Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Darnton Road0.2 km
  • Church Walk0.2 km
  • Hartshead Avenue0.2 km