Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

CASTLE STREET, SK15 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, SK15 1AP.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK15 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK15 1AP — age 37, 12% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £120k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

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

SK15 1AP is a mixed residential area on Castle Street, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield Stalybridge ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK15 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00177749 (shared with 5 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 1AP. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

17 sales · Mean £ 116,796

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils1.1 km
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Wild Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield

Good341 pupils1.2 km
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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

Good224 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.5 km
  • Mickey's Go Local0.8 km
  • OV Store0.2 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.7 km
  • Aran Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Astley Arms0.8 km
  • Fox Tavern0.6 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.5 km
  • The British Protection0.6 km
  • Bohemian Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.2 km
  • Industry0.1 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.1 km
  • Vevas0.1 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Staly Grill0.4 km
  • Tokies0.7 km
  • Village Chippy0.5 km
  • Bunters Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.3 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.4 km
  • Hyde North2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stalybridge Bus Station (Stop C) Qt0.0 km
  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Stalybridge - Market Street0.1 km
  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Stalybridge Bus Station0.1 km