Postcode insights

SK15 2QD

Walkerwood Drive

Stalybridge South

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Detailed insights for SK15 2QD

Overview

Postcode SK15 2QD is located in a major urban area, within the Stalybridge South ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Stalybridge East & Swineshaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stalybridge Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK15 2QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw near SK15 2QD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK15 2QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStalybridge Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Stalybridge Country Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
1,095.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.75(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.79(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.2(-49%)
Public order
9.2(-9%)
Vehicle crime
8.05(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
93.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.08%
Irish
6
1.79%
Other White
6
1.79%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
34.27%
Level 3 (A level)
71
24.83%
No qualifications
37
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
51.41%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.04%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.41%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Stalybridge South

Median price£232,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £340K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Stalybridge South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £700,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£469,000£342
Semi-Detached26£281,500£322
Terraced47£180,000£247
Flats6£116,250£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stalybridge South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalybridge South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£447,500£116,250£284,000£175,000
2026£420,000£238,500£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stalybridge South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalybridge South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£331£185£305£232
2026£338£316£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stalybridge South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 2QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 2QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202516, Churchbank, Stalybridge, SK15 2QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£290,000
15 Aug 202527, Flaxfield Avenue, Stalybridge, SK15 3EGTerracedFreehold£180,000
24 Jul 202510, Flaxfield Avenue, Stalybridge, SK15 3EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000
02 Dec 2025147, Demesne Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
11 Aug 2025223, Demesne Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2QGTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the SK15 2QD postcode area, located within Stalybridge East & Swineshaw, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK15 2QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCopley AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWild Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK15 2QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK15 2QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCopley Food and WineBrushes Road, Tameside, SK15 3DLWalking directions to Copley Food and Wine

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 2QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Ardron-Adams

Stalybridge South - 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 SouthE05014537
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stalybridge East & SwineshawE02001237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 009CE01006069
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK15 2QD

Is SK15 2QD (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) safe?

The area around SK15 2QD records about 102 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK15 2QD?

The median sale price around SK15 2QD in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £232,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK15 2QD?

There are 7 schools close to SK15 2QD, including Copley Academy (Requires improvement), Wild Bank Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK15 2QD?

SK15 2QD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,707 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK15 2QD (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.