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SK15 3AH

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Stalybridge North

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Detailed insights for SK15 3AH

Overview

Postcode SK15 3AH 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% 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

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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 75 ft away from SK15 3AH.

Flood risk

High

Stalybridge East & Swineshaw near SK15 3AH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK15 3AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stalybridge

N/A

Walking directions to Stalybridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK15 3AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCheetham ParkLargeWalking directions to Cheetham Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
4,359.7 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
281
93.05%
Other White
10
3.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
28.41%
No qualifications
66
24.35%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
51.09%
Owns with a mortgage
45
24.46%
Owns outright
26
14.13%
Other social rented
10
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.72%
Total households: 184

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 3AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK15 3AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20264, Buckley House, Lockside View, Stalybridge, SK15 3AGFlatsLeasehold£140,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 18, Millers Wharf, Corn Mill Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2EAFlatsLeasehold£146,500
12 Dec 2025Flat 37, Millers Wharf, Corn Mill Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2EAFlatsLeasehold£142,000
19 Nov 2025Flat 31, Millers Wharf, Corn Mill Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2EAFlatsLeasehold£150,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 9, Millers Wharf, Corn Mill Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2EAFlatsLeasehold£141,500

Schools

In the SK15 3AH postcode area, located within Stalybridge East & Swineshaw, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK15 3AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary School, StalybridgeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWild Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK15 3AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK15 3AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoTrinity Street, Tameside, SK15 2BJWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAldiLeech Street, Tameside, SK15 1RZWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miStamford Street Convenience StoreHamilton Street, Tameside, SK15 1LQWalking directions to Stamford Street Convenience Store

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 3AH, 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 3AH

Is SK15 3AH (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) safe?

The area around SK15 3AH 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 3AH?

The median sale price around SK15 3AH in Stalybridge East & Swineshaw is £225,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK15 3AH?

There are 11 schools close to SK15 3AH, including St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Wild Bank Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK15 3AH?

The closest station to SK15 3AH is Stalybridge, about 760 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK15 3AH?

SK15 3AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,127 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK15 3AH (Stalybridge East & Swineshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK15 3AH 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.