Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, SK15 2SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK15 2SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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	50%	47.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	-3.9%
Male	50%	52.9%	2.9%	49.0%	3.9%

Partnership Status

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 2SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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	20.5%	23.4%	2.9%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	68.6%	63.2%	-5.4%	44.2%	19.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	4.5%	-1.3%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	4.3%	8.6%	4.3%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	38.2%	50.2%	12.0%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	39.5%	33.7%	-5.8%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	16.2%	10.8%	-5.4%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3%	3.4%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	3%	1.9%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.9%	14.4%	-6.5%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	7.8%	-3.8%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	10%	-1.2%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	7%	10%	3.0%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	20.4%	11.1%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	34.1%	-2.7%	33.8%	0.3%
Other	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	3.1%	0.0%
Pakistani	6.8%	5%	-1.8%	2.7%	2.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.5%	91.3%	0.8%	81.4%	9.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	96.6%	95%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	3%	3.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	95%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.3%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.8%	37.2%	-14.4%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Woodlands Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close 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 -18.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SK15 2SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodlands Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, SK15 2SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK15 2SH

Average Price
£522,129

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£522,129

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Close

Average Price
£547,631

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£547,631

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-02-24	£584,650
12 Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2022-12-12	£486,064
11 Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2018-08-31	£500,147
5 Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2017-12-01	£494,419
7 Woodlands Close, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2015-11-25	£749,094

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK15 2SH

Employment

SK15 2SH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK15 2SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	93
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Winster Mews , Gamesley SK13 0LU	4out of 4	4,912 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW	4out of 4	5,214 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	496 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stalyhill Infant School Stalyhill Drive , SK15 2TR	3out of 4	620 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Tennyson Avenue , SK16 5DP	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wild Bank Primary School Demesne Drive , SK15 2PG	- not rated	1,277 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB	4out of 4	1,369 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR	1out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL	- not rated	2,327 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX	3out of 4	2,531 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP	3out of 4	2,661 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW	- not rated	3,144 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	3,501 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX	- not rated	3,505 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH	- not rated	1,958 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ	4out of 4	2,327 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD	3out of 4	2,534 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB	- not rated	2,650 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS	3out of 4	3,411 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Celtic Bier Hut	Bower Fold, Mottram Road	428 yd
The Rising Moon	The Rising Moon Inn, Matley Lane	945 yd
Waggon & Horses Hotel	Waggon And Horses, 300 Mottram Road	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
GymEtc	GymEtc, Bower Fold		426 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stalyhill Junior School HEREFORD WAY	grass pitches	400 yd
Gymetc. (Stalybridge) MOTTRAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	446 yd
Bower Fold STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB LTD STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB LTD MOTTRAM ROAD	grass pitches	549 yd
Priory Tennis Club MOTTRAM ROAD	tennis courts	851 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.