Postcode SK15 2LW is located in a major urban area, within the Stalybridge South area 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 median sale price in Stalybridge South is £245,000 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £179,000 and £379,250. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cheetham Park.
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.
Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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.
The average income per household in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £46,066 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from SK15 2LW.
Stalybridge East & Swineshaw near SK15 2LW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cheetham Park | Large | Walking directions to Cheetham Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Stalybridge South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,040,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £455,000 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £302,500 | £325 |
| Terraced | 52 | £181,500 | £252 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,250 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £91,500 | £157,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £89,000 | £190,625 | £112,500 |
| 2018 | £312,000 | £87,000 | £171,000 | £115,500 |
| 2019 | £338,000 | £88,250 | £198,250 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £82,500 | £174,500 | £148,250 |
| 2021 | £375,500 | £121,500 | £227,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £384,500 | £97,000 | £252,000 | £171,500 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £94,000 | £221,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £93,000 | £277,500 | £183,000 |
| 2025 | £445,000 | £116,250 | £289,950 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £80,500 | £300,000 | £202,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220 | £160 | £187 | £145 |
| 2017 | £232 | £149 | £194 | £140 |
| 2018 | £235 | £152 | £194 | £153 |
| 2019 | £246 | £149 | £200 | £158 |
| 2020 | £261 | £167 | £199 | £179 |
| 2021 | £281 | £171 | £238 | £177 |
| 2022 | £313 | £169 | £279 | £213 |
| 2023 | £305 | £183 | £269 | £200 |
| 2024 | £336 | £163 | £289 | £229 |
| 2025 | £333 | £185 | £305 | £234 |
| 2026 | £336 | £208 | £304 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 2LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 28, Stocks Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2LW | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 49, Stocks Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2LN | Terraced | Freehold | £168,750 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 33, Stocks Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2LN | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 81, Tatton Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 77, Tatton Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the SK15 2LW postcode area, located within Stalybridge East & Swineshaw, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2020
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wild Bank Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
Wild Bank Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK15 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Tameside, SK15 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Leech Street, Tameside, SK15 1RZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Copley Food and Wine | Brushes Road, Tameside, SK15 3DL | Walking directions to Copley Food and Wine |
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 2LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Ardron-Adams
Stalybridge South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Reynolds
Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK15 2LW 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around SK15 2LW in Stalybridge South is £245,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SK15 2LW, including St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge (Good), Wild Bank Primary School (Requires improvement) and St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK15 2LW is Stalybridge, about 1,031 m away.
SK15 2LW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK15 2LW is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Ardron-Adams (Reform UK).