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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. The median sale price in Carrbrook & Micklehurst is £276,250 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,250 and £333,750. There are 6 schools in Carrbrook & Micklehurst: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 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): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £334K

Based on 62 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
Detached21£355,000£359
Semi-Detached30£245,000£279
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£342£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.