Wakefield Road is in Heyrod, Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 3BY 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 Wakefield Road, Heyrod, Stalybridge, SK15 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 3BD, SK15 3BU, SK15 3BX, SK15 3BZ, SK15 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK15 3BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 41.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 41.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43% | 45.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 38.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.1% | 13.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 29.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.6% | 94.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Mossley 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 -10.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-05-31 | £227,889 |
| 304 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-13 | £338,484 |
| Woodfield Mews Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-12-13 | £607,263 |
| 293 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-05-07 | £361,193 |
| 304 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2019-11-08 | £369,929 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlies Primary School Broadhill Road , SK15 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy School Crescent , SK15 1EA | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Huddersfield Road , Millbrook SK15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Bank Road , Off Huddersfield Road SK15 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,037 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,517 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 | 982 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 3,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@Woodend Mill | Woodend Mill Woodend Trading Estate, Manchester Road | 969 yd | |
| Active Tameside At Active Copley | Copley Leisure Centre, Huddersfield Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reindeer Inn | Reindeer Inn, 109 Huddersfield Road | 806 yd | |
| Stamford Golf Club | Stamford Golf Club, Huddersfield Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 394 Huddersfield Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Fish And Chip Bar | Millbrook Fish And Chip Bar, 392 Huddersfield Road | 1,009 yd | |
| East Meets West | East Meets West, 388 Huddersfield Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Sweets By EMW | Sweets By EMW, 378 Huddersfield Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | Longlife Fish And Chips, 2 Ladysmith Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Copley COPLEY LEISURE CENTRE COPLEY LEISURE CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 968 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.