Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

WEST AVENUE, SK15 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DF 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 37, SK15 1DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £153k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SK15 1DF 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 1DF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £153k, 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 1DF 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 1DF. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,300

3 sales · Mean £ 111,192

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

SK15 1DF 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 pupils0.3 km
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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.2 km
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Inspire Academy

Good445 pupils1.2 km
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Wild Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.2 km
  • OV Store0.5 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.2 km
  • Boults Butchers0.7 km
  • The Tripe Shop0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.1 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
  • Bridge Inn0.5 km
  • Legendz0.7 km
  • Stanley Square Conservative Club Stalybridge0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.6 km
  • Industry0.6 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.6 km
  • Vevas0.6 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Sizzlers Catering0.9 km
  • Staly Grill0.2 km
  • Village Chippy0.3 km
  • British Raj0.4 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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