Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

AMBLESIDE, SK15 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE, SK15 1EB.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK15 1EB 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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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in SK15 1EB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SK15 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ambleside, 0.2km from Ridge Hill in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Stalybridge North ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1EB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% 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: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00030707 (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 1EB. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Terraced

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK15 1EB 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Silver Springs Primary Academy

Good395 pupils0.2 km
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Arlies Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils0.6 km
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Inspire Academy

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.5 km
  • Heyrod Village Store1.0 km
  • OV Store0.8 km
  • N & N Off Licence0.2 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Fox Tavern0.4 km
  • Heroes Of Waterloo0.9 km
  • The Crafty Pint1.0 km
  • Works 4U At The Peacock0.0 km
  • Church Inn0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Florence And Amelias0.9 km
  • Industry0.9 km
  • Phoenix City Restaurant0.9 km
  • Vevas0.9 km
  • Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Staly Grill0.6 km
  • Village Chippy0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Downtown Desserts0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stalybridge0.7 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.2 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ennerdale Terrace0.2 km
  • Ridge Hill Primary School0.2 km
  • Ridge Hill Primary School0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Terrace0.2 km
  • Hartshead Avenue0.2 km