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Stalybridge East & Swineshaw

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About

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw sits on the eastern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets that climb the slopes towards open moorland. The area includes the Swineshaw area and the streets around Stamford Park, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The landscape is defined by the River Tame, which flows through the valley below.

A notable local feature is the Swineshaw Reservoir, set against the backdrop of the Pennine hills. The area is connected by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which passes through alongside the railway line, marking a historical transport corridor through the valley.

Area overview

On average Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £46,066 per year. There are 3 schools in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is home to around 7,218 people, with a population density of about 480.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw Population
7,218
Population density
480.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.7(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.94(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-41%)
Public order
9.42(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,566
90.98%
Other White
158
2.19%
Pakistani
109
1.51%
African
50
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.67%
Total population: 7,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,411
24.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,134
19.84%
No qualifications
1,107
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,716

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,043
33.76%
Owns outright
716
23.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
18.1%
Other social rented
494
15.99%
Social rents from council
215
6.96%
Total households: 3,089

Property prices in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stalybridge East & Swineshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£450,000
Flats15£126,000
Semi-Detached20£242,500
Terraced29£178,000

10 years median price trend in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.