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Carrbrook & Micklehurst

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About

Carrbrook and Micklehurst form a residential area on the western edge of Stalybridge, situated within the steep-sided Carr Brook valley. The landscape is defined by its topography, with housing and narrow roads climbing the slopes from the brook itself. This is a former mill community, and its history is visibly tied to the local waterways and the textile industry that once dominated the valley.

The area is residential, with a mix of housing types and a local primary school. A specific local landmark is the Carrbrook Viaduct, which carries the Huddersfield Narrow Canal high above the valley floor, offering distinctive views of the terraced streets below. The surrounding moorland of the Pennine foothills provides accessible walking routes directly from the neighbourhood's edges.

Area overview

On average Carrbrook & Micklehurst has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carrbrook & Micklehurst is £51,088 per year. There are 6 schools in Carrbrook & Micklehurst: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Carrbrook & Micklehurst is home to around 7,101 people, with a population density of about 973.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carrbrook & Micklehurst Population
7,101
Population density
973.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.33(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.36(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.39(-31%)
Public order
10.42(+3%)
Burglary
5.21(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,554
92.34%
Other White
119
1.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.89%
Indian
61
0.86%
African
53
0.75%
Total population: 7,098

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,510
27.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
18.69%
No qualifications
991
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
16.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
581
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,576

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
997
34.82%
Owns outright
902
31.51%
Other social rented
484
16.91%
Social rents from council
216
7.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
7.23%
Total households: 2,863

Property prices in Carrbrook & Micklehurst

Median price£276,250
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £331K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £276,250 (about £296 per square foot) in Carrbrook & Micklehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £751,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carrbrook & Micklehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£345,000£351
Semi-Detached31£250,000£280
Terraced11£227,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carrbrook & Micklehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carrbrook & Micklehurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£130,000£145,250
2017£244,500£160,000£122,250
2018£268,500£165,000£161,000
2019£310,000£166,250£140,000
2020£280,000£190,000£160,000
2021£347,500£185,000£172,500
2022£372,500£235,500£201,000
2023£350,000£235,000£220,000
2024£343,000£230,000£217,500
2025£325,000£232,500£220,000
2026£380,000£237,750£227,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carrbrook & Micklehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carrbrook & Micklehurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£139£153
2017£185£171£144
2018£216£192£172
2019£228£215£170
2020£253£203£188
2021£257£232£201
2022£279£260£228
2023£310£282£235
2024£316£266£215
2025£343£284£281
2026£365£263£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carrbrook & Micklehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carrbrook & Micklehurst in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,894

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Carrbrook & Micklehurst

Is Carrbrook & Micklehurst safe?

Carrbrook & Micklehurst records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Carrbrook & Micklehurst?

The median sale price in Carrbrook & Micklehurst is £276,250 (about £296 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Carrbrook & Micklehurst?

Carrbrook & Micklehurst has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Carrbrook & Micklehurst?

Carrbrook & Micklehurst scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Carrbrook & Micklehurst sits around rank 15,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Carrbrook & Micklehurst?

The average household income in Carrbrook & Micklehurst is around £51,088 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Carrbrook & Micklehurst

SK153LB

Bank Road

SK153LR

Carrbrook Crescent

SK153PT

Arlies Lane

OL59EW

The Beeches

OL59EF

Winterford Road

OL59HB

Alphin Square

OL59JX

Moorside Road

SK151HG

Longridge Avenue

OL59EY

Pennine View

SK151HP

Lapwing Close

SK153PF

Carr Lane

OL59JT

Gorse Avenue

OL59EB

Station Road

SK153NS

Carr Lane

SK153QQ

Buckton Vale Road

OL59DR

The Rowans

SK153LS

Arundel Close

SK153NF

Moorgate Road

OL59JW

Duke Street

SK153SA

Crow Hill

OL59EL

The Limes

SK153QG

Buckton View

OL59EE

Winterford Road

OL59JS

Brackenhurst Avenue

SK153LE

Huddersfield Road

SK153NU

Swallow Lane

OL59PX

Manchester Road

OL59DN

The Larches

SK153BY

Wakefield Road

SK151HQ

Broadhill Road

SK153BS

John Street

SK153PB

Oak Bank

SK153RA

Huddersfield Road

OL59EG

Winterford Road

SK153RG

Moorgate Mews

SK153NB

Fold Crescent

SK153RQ

Hill Bank Close

SK151HD

Hazelhurst Road

SK153RE

School Lane

SK153NQ

Grizedale Close

SK153LA

Vale Road

OL59DW

Moorlands Crescent

SK151HW

Broadhill Road

SK153JW

Kelvin Grove

SK153LX

Moorgate Drive

SK153BN

Heyrod Fold

OL59DQ

Howards Lane

OL59EH

Mansfield Road

SK153PE

Beaconsfield Terrace

SK153FL

Calico Crescent

SK153NL

Larkwood Close

OL59JR

Heatherside Avenue

SK153NJ

Moorgate Road

SK153RH

Chaffinch Grove

SK153PL

Heyrod Street

OL59EJ

Dalesfield Crescent

SK153NP

Huddersfield Road

SK153BU

Beechwood Lane

SK153NG

Oakfield Avenue

SK153JS

First Avenue

SK153DA

Souracre Fold

SK153LL

Broadbent Close

SK153NX

Carrbrook Road

OL59HA

Moorlands Crescent

SK153SB

Woodside Street

SK153QE

Castle Lane

SK153QD

Swallow Lane

OL59JP

Breezehill Cottages

SK153PY

Huddersfield Road

SK153LJ

Broadbent Close

OL59ED

Winterford Road

SK153BW

John Street

OL59DH

Howards Lane

SK153PU

Hall Avenue

SK153RN

Bowercup Fold

SK153PS

Cheshire Square

SK153LN

East Road

SK153LP

Carrbrook Crescent

SK153NY

Carr Rise

SK153LT

Carrbrook Close

SK153PG

Long Row

SK153PD

Spring Bank

SK153LQ

Lydgate Close

OL59LT

Vale Close

SK153RT

Standrick Hill Rise

SK153LF

Stalybridge North

SK153LY

Delamere Close

OL59EU

Daisy Hill Road

SK153LH

Crowswood Drive

SK153JN

Puffingate Close

SK153BZ

Heyrod Hall Estate

SK151HN

Arlies Close

SK153QA

Boundary Cottages

SK153PX

John Street

SK153NN

Sparrowfield Close

SK151HL

Longridge Avenue

SK153BR

Chamberlain Road

SK153PQ

Castle Terrace

SK153NZ

Thorn Bank

SK153PR

Tipperary Street