SK15 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North 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 1BZ 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 £140k, 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00030729 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH AVENUE, SK15 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH AVENUE, SK15 1BZ.
385
37
£ 32,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK15 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SK15 1BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1BZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 128,000
2 sales · Mean £ 128,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK15 1BZ 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.
school Local Schools
West Hill School
Silver Springs Primary Academy
Arlies Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Inspire Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.3 km
- OV Store0.5 km
- N & N Off Licence0.1 km
- Boults Butchers0.7 km
- The Tripe Shop0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Fox Tavern0.2 km
- Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
- Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Legendz0.8 km
- The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Florence And Amelias0.7 km
- Industry0.7 km
- Phoenix City Restaurant0.7 km
- Vevas0.7 km
- Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Sizzlers Catering1.0 km
- Staly Grill0.3 km
- Village Chippy0.2 km
- British Raj0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stalybridge0.5 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.2 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hartshead Avenue0.1 km
- Church Walk0.1 km
- St Georges Street0.2 km
- Ridge Hill Lane0.2 km
- Darnton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK151BZ · Data under Open Government Licence