Postcode SK15 1QP is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton St Michael's ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 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 Ashton East is £42,788 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,473 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from SK15 1QP.
Ashton East near SK15 1QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| 1 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £338,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £226,500 | £253 |
| Terraced | 63 | £160,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227,748 | £69,500 | £170,000 | £89,975 |
| 2017 | £198,000 | £86,000 | £157,500 | £96,000 |
| 2018 | £256,498 | £81,000 | £170,500 | £92,250 |
| 2019 | £230,500 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £90,000 | £167,500 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £271,750 | £92,500 | £172,000 | £127,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £108,300 | £200,000 | £138,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £99,250 | £238,500 | £137,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £102,000 | £225,500 | £148,000 |
| 2025 | £341,500 | £105,000 | £230,000 | £158,500 |
| 2026 | £314,000 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £126 | £184 | £113 |
| 2017 | £188 | £121 | £184 | £130 |
| 2018 | £252 | £136 | £188 | £126 |
| 2019 | £213 | £138 | £178 | £130 |
| 2020 | £248 | £131 | £190 | £148 |
| 2021 | £242 | £144 | £208 | £166 |
| 2022 | £282 | £148 | £231 | £189 |
| 2023 | £306 | £156 | £255 | £187 |
| 2024 | £282 | £186 | £243 | £204 |
| 2025 | £311 | £174 | £263 | £201 |
| 2026 | £345 | £198 | £253 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 1QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 17, Bangor Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6RX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 15, Bangor Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6RX | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | 15, Frederick Court, Clarence Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1QH | Flats | Leasehold | £95,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 22, Reyner Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6RU | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 1, Park Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6SW | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the SK15 1QP postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK15 1QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raja Bros | 64 Granville Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6TP | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Stamford Street, Tameside, SK15 1LH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK15 1QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Carr
Ashton St Michael's - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK15 1QP records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around SK15 1QP in Ashton St Michael's is £175,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SK15 1QP, including West Hill School (Good), Tameside College (Good) and Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK15 1QP is Stalybridge, about 720 m away.
SK15 1QP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,473 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK15 1QP is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).