Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

BALMORAL DRIVE, SK15 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL DRIVE, SK15 1BN.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK15 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SK15 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Balmoral Drive, 0.2km from Hague Estate in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

For families considering a move, SK15 1BN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00030727 (shared with 8 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 1BN. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 230,500

school Local Schools

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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Inspire Academy

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Copley Academy

Requires Improvement645 pupils1.2 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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Wild Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.7 km
  • Heyrod Village Store0.7 km
  • Mickey's Go Local1.0 km
  • OV Store0.7 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.6 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
  • Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps0.8 km
  • The White House0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.9 km
  • Industry0.9 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.9 km
  • Vevas0.9 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Staly Grill0.6 km
  • Village Chippy0.3 km
  • British Raj0.7 km
  • The Filling Station0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.8 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.5 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ennerdale Terrace0.1 km
  • Ennerdale Terrace0.1 km
  • Hartshead Avenue0.2 km
  • Arlies Lane0.3 km
  • Ullswater Terrace0.3 km