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SK15 1JU

Stalybridge North

Tameside

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Detailed insights for SK15 1JU

Overview

Postcode SK15 1JU is located in a major urban area, within the Stalybridge North ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Stalybridge East & Swineshaw area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £46,066 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cheetham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
74.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,014 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.8%

Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £46,066 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from SK15 1JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw near SK15 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK15 1JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stalybridge

N/A

Walking directions to Stalybridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK15 1JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCheetham ParkLargeWalking directions to Cheetham Park
0.4 miGorse HallLargeWalking directions to Gorse Hall

Area Profile

Population
185
Population density
5,285.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.67(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.68(+86%)
Other theft
16.04(+143%)
Vehicle crime
13.47(+125%)
Burglary
12.83(+132%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
95.68%
Irish
3
1.62%
Caribbean
2
1.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.54%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
43.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
13.87%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.83%
Apprenticeship
15
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
93
73.23%
Owns outright
11
8.66%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Stalybridge North

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £287K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Stalybridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 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 Stalybridge North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£345,000£344
Semi-Detached54£237,750£263
Terraced43£195,000£224
Flats5£126,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stalybridge North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalybridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£70,750£128,500£119,000
2017£243,000£105,000£160,000£109,000
2018£262,000£92,750£160,500£117,500
2019£310,000£91,250£156,500£120,000
2020£285,000£96,500£176,500£128,750
2021£348,750£81,000£190,000£145,000
2022£370,000£95,000£225,250£166,000
2023£337,500£114,250£235,000£165,000
2024£343,000£118,500£225,000£175,000
2025£325,000£110,000£237,500£172,276
2026£380,000£145,000£227,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalybridge North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalybridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£124£142£131
2017£180£141£165£125
2018£216£144£180£136
2019£228£139£189£138
2020£251£148£188£163
2021£255£148£219£188
2022£271£168£256£207
2023£308£184£252£196
2024£294£175£255£200
2025£342£174£277£219
2026£344£230£260£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalybridge North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stalybridge North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 1JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 1JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 2025Apartment 1, St. Georges Lodge, 30, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1JZOtherFreehold£3,750,000
21 Apr 2026Apartment 22, Regency Court, Waterloo Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2ADFlatsLeasehold£52,000
13 Jun 202551, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, SK15 1AATerracedFreehold£170,000
07 Oct 202520, Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BNOtherFreehold£43,500
02 May 202551, Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 1AJTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the SK15 1JU postcode area, located within Stalybridge East & Swineshaw, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK15 1JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGorse Hall Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary School, StalybridgeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableTrinity SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK15 1JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK15 1JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoTrinity Street, Tameside, SK15 2BJWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAldiLeech Street, Tameside, SK15 1RZWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miStamford Street Convenience StoreHamilton Street, Tameside, SK15 1LQWalking directions to Stamford Street Convenience Store
0.3 miAsda ExpressStamford Street, Tameside, SK15 1LHWalking directions to Asda Express

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK15 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Duff

Stalybridge North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jonathan Reynolds

Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStalybridge and HydeE14001515
WardStalybridge NorthE05014536
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stalybridge East & SwineshawE02001237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 009BE01006068
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK15 1JU

Is SK15 1JU (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) safe?

The area around SK15 1JU records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK15 1JU?

The median sale price around SK15 1JU in Stalybridge North is £226,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK15 1JU?

There are 13 schools close to SK15 1JU, including Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge (Good) and Trinity School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK15 1JU?

The closest station to SK15 1JU is Stalybridge, about 449 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK15 1JU?

SK15 1JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,014 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK15 1JU (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK15 1JU is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Duff (Reform UK).