Higher Tame Street is in Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 3AS is located in the Stalybridge North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 3AD, SK15 3AN, SK15 3AW, SK15 2EA, SK15 3AH, SK15 3AF, SK15 3AG, SK15 1JY, SK15 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK15 3AS is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 45.7% | 42% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 54.3% | 58% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK15 3AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 56.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 22.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 15.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.7% | 40.3% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 18.8% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Tame Street 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-09-12 | £170,781 |
| 2 Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-03 | £217,262 |
| 9 Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-05-03 | £175,661 |
| 9 Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-03 | £119,276 |
| 4 Higher Tame Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-05 | £215,551 |
SK15 3AS 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | - not rated | 511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | - not rated | 537 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 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Forester Drive , SK15 2DP | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley High School Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,713 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 | 401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 968 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering Services Limited At Smurfit Kappa | Olive Catering Services Limited At Smurfit Kappa, 3 Knowl Street | 29 yd | |
| La Lupa Ristorante Italiano | La Lupa Ristorante Italiano, 17 Stamford Street | 168 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining At Tesco Cafe | Tesco Foodstore, Trinity Street | 218 yd | |
| Candolim | Candolim, 71 Mottram Road | 284 yd | |
| Florence And Amelias | 4 Armentieres House, Armentieres Square | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Hotel | Bulls Head, 4 Knowl Street | 63 yd | |
| The Organ Inn | Organ Inn, 61 Acres Lane | 251 yd | |
| The New Stalybridge Labour Club | The New Stalybridge Labour Club, Acres Lane | 251 yd | |
| Old Hunters Tavern | Old Hunters Tavern, 51 Acres Lane | 251 yd | |
| Lancashire Ward No 2 Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Stamford Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Pizza | 16 Portland Place, Mottram Road | 29 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | Food 2 Go, 27 Mottram Road | 29 yd | |
| Xiang Xiang Chinese Takeaway | Xiang Xiang Chinese Takeaway, 9 Knowl Street | 86 yd | |
| Yo!To Go At Tesco | Tesco Foodstore, Trinity Street | 218 yd | |
| Sun Lok | Sun Lok, 8 Acres Lane | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Foodstore, Trinity Street | 218 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi, Leech Street | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hayloft Ltd HAYLOFT HAYLOFT DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Casablanca Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Armentieres Square | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Priory Tennis Club MOTTRAM ROAD | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Active Copley COPLEY LEISURE CENTRE COPLEY LEISURE CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| West Hill School Sports Centre STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.