SK15 1RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Thompson Cross in Stalybridge. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield Stalybridge ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK15 1RF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — 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 1RF are sourced from Output Area E00030504 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK15 1RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK15 1RF.
200
40
£ 41,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK15 1RF 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.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, SK15 1RF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK15 1RF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
West Hill School
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Silver Springs Primary Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Arlies Primary School
Inspire Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited0.2 km
- OV Store0.4 km
- N & N Off Licence0.5 km
- Aran Mini Market0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Astley Arms0.7 km
- Fox Tavern0.4 km
- Old Hunters Tavern0.9 km
- The British Protection0.9 km
- Bohemian Lounge Bar0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Florence And Amelias0.5 km
- Industry0.4 km
- Phoenix City Restaurant0.4 km
- Vevas0.4 km
- Highfield Pavillion Cafe0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Sizzlers Catering0.7 km
- Staly Grill0.2 km
- Village Chippy0.6 km
- Bunters Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stalybridge0.1 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.1 km
- Hyde North2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stalybridge0.0 km
- Stalybridge Rail Station0.1 km
- Stalybridge Rail Station0.1 km
- Stamford Drive0.1 km
- Stalybridge Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK151RF · Data under Open Government Licence