Acresbrook is in Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 2QT is located in the Stalybridge South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acresbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 2RT, SK15 2AN, SK15 2RU, SK15 2SJ, SK15 2GA, SK15 2RP, SK15 2SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK15 2QT is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 46.9% | 46.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK15 2QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 30.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 54.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 52.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 32.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.8% | 93.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 94.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 94.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acresbrook was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dukinfield 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 -47.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Acresbrook, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-09-12 | £698,698 |
| 11 Acresbrook, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-09-19 | £592,036 |
| 8 Acresbrook, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-03-22 | £647,686 |
| 15 Acresbrook, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2021-12-10 | £619,982 |
| 11 Acresbrook, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-04-23 | £601,139 |
SK15 2QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK15 2QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stalyhill Junior School Hereford Way , Mottram Old Road SK15 2TD | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalyhill Infant School Stalyhill Drive , SK15 2TR | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Tennyson Avenue , SK16 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley High School Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Sports College and Community High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | 2out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tame Bank 11 Melbourne Street , SK15 2JE | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Bier Hut | Bower Fold, Mottram Road | 336 yd | |
| The Rising Moon | The Rising Moon Inn, Matley Lane | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GymEtc | GymEtc, Bower Fold | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymetc. (Stalybridge) MOTTRAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Bower Fold STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB LTD STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB LTD MOTTRAM ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Stalyhill Junior School HEREFORD WAY | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Priory Tennis Club MOTTRAM ROAD | tennis courts | 729 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% |
| Median download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.