Postcode insights

SK15 2AL

Market Street

Stalybridge North

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Detailed insights for SK15 2AL

Overview

Postcode SK15 2AL 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stalybridge North is £37,046 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gorse Hall.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
233
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Stalybridge North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stalybridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 233.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28%

Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stalybridge North is £37,046 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from SK15 2AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stalybridge North near SK15 2AL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK15 2AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Stalybridge

N/A

Walking directions to Stalybridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK15 2AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGorse HallLargeWalking directions to Gorse Hall

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
3,104.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.27(+193%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.56(+265%)
Public order
29.14(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.85(+143%)
Other theft
18.54(+181%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
83.54%
Indian
17
5.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.22%
African
5
1.58%
Other White
5
1.58%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.12%
No qualifications
61
23.74%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
37.71%
Other social rented
32
18.29%
Owns outright
25
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
19
10.86%
Social rents from council
17
9.71%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Stalybridge North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £267K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Stalybridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached18£347,500£343
Semi-Detached47£240,000£263
Terraced36£182,500£224
Flats6£123,000£194

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£236,250£170,000
2026£400,750£145,000£232,500£190,000
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£276£219
2026£341£230£260£220
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 2AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 2AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025Andrews House, Waterloo Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2AUOtherLeasehold£400,000
04 Apr 2025101, The Mill, Castle Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ASFlatsLeasehold£155,000
12 Mar 2025001 The Mill, Castle Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ASFlatsLeasehold£165,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 3, 8, Castle Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1RLFlatsLeasehold£76,500
28 Jul 2025201, Pattern House, Castle Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1APFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the SK15 2AL postcode area, located within Stalybridge North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK15 2AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWest Hill SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTrinity SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGorse Hall Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK15 2AL

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 2AL, 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 NorthE02001236
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 008AE01006060
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK15 2AL

Is SK15 2AL (Stalybridge North) safe?

The area around SK15 2AL records about 233 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SK15 2AL?

The median sale price around SK15 2AL in Stalybridge North is £225,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK15 2AL?

There are 16 schools close to SK15 2AL, including West Hill School (Good), Trinity School and Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK15 2AL?

The closest station to SK15 2AL is Stalybridge, about 129 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK15 2AL?

SK15 2AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,841 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK15 2AL (Stalybridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK15 2AL 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.