Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

HARTSHEAD AVENUE, SK15 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTSHEAD AVENUE, SK15 1BY.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK15 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, SK15 1BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartshead Avenue, 0.4km from Cocker Hill in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00030724 (shared with 6 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 1BY. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

school Local Schools

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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.6 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 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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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.3 km
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Copley Academy

Requires Improvement645 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.5 km
  • Heyrod Village Store0.9 km
  • Mickey's Go Local1.0 km
  • OV Store0.6 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.4 km
  • Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
  • Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Legendz0.9 km
  • The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.7 km
  • Industry0.7 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.7 km
  • Vevas0.7 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Staly Grill0.4 km
  • Tokies1.0 km
  • Village Chippy0.2 km
  • British Raj0.6 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.6 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.4 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartshead Avenue0.0 km
  • Church Walk0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Terrace0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Terrace0.2 km
  • St Georges Street0.3 km