Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

SK15 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK15 1AW.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK15 1AW 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.

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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SK15 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SK15 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 1AW 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00030741 (shared with 7 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 1AW. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.8 km
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Wild Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.9 km
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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.9 km
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Copley Academy

Requires Improvement645 pupils1.1 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.6 km
  • Mickey's Go Local0.5 km
  • OV Store0.2 km
  • Go Local - Copley Food And Wine1.0 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.6 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.4 km
  • The British Protection0.8 km
  • Reindeer Inn1.0 km
  • Bohemian Lounge Bar0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.3 km
  • Industry0.4 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.4 km
  • Vevas0.4 km
  • The Coffee House0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Staly Grill0.5 km
  • Tokies0.5 km
  • Village Chippy0.4 km
  • Bunters Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.6 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.7 km
  • Hyde North3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cocker Hill0.0 km
  • Blandford Street0.1 km
  • Cocker Hill0.1 km
  • Stamford Street (to def route)0.1 km
  • Stamford Street (to def route)0.1 km