Foxglove Lane is in Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 1DW is located in the Stalybridge North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxglove Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 1EB, SK15 1DB, SK15 1BZ, SK15 1DA, SK15 1DS, SK15 1DE, SK15 1DY, SK15 1BJ, SK15 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK15 1DW is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 43.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 56.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 42% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 24.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.1% | 31.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 21.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SK15 1DW this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 31.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.6% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 85.1% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 87.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxglove Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Stalybridge North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Foxglove Lane, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2024-02-23 | £349,699 |
| 1 Foxglove Lane, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-08-29 | £400,118 |
| 1 Foxglove Lane, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2002-04-26 | £270,623 |
SK15 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs Primary Academy School Crescent , SK15 1EA | 2out of 4 | 130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlies Primary School Broadhill Road , SK15 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Forester Drive , SK15 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 166 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbraccio | Abbraccio, 97 Stamford Street | 531 yd | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | Stamford Park Cafe Stamford Park, Darnton Road | 663 yd | |
| Nan's Kitchen | Nan's Kitchen, 31 Market Street | 714 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Tameside General Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 715 yd | |
| League Of Friends Cafe At Tameside Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works 4U At The Peacock | The Peacock, Ambleside | 103 yd | |
| Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Ridge Hill Lane | 328 yd | |
| Ridge Hill WMC | Ridge Hill Working Mens Club, 43 Ridge Hill Lane | 466 yd | |
| Church Inn | Church Inn, 31 Wakefield Road | 562 yd | |
| Stalybridge Station Buffet Bar | Station Buffet Bar, Rassbottom Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Chippy | Village Chippy, 4 St Georges Street | 346 yd | |
| Kwong Hing | Kwong Hing, 40 Stamford Street | 501 yd | |
| Staly Grill | Staly Grill, 58 Stamford Street | 501 yd | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | Longlife Fish And Chips, 2 Ladysmith Road | 510 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, 113 Stamford Street | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Foodstore, Trinity Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi, Leech Street | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park SPRINGS RISE | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| West Hill School Sports Centre STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Samuel Laycock School (Closed) Mereside | 725 yd | |
| The Hayloft Ltd HAYLOFT HAYLOFT DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Casablanca Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Armentieres Square | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Football Club STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE MOSSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.