Copper Beech Drive is in Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 3GN is located in the Stalybridge South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 3GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 3GB, SK15 3GL, SK15 3GP, SK15 3FP, SK15 3GF, SK15 3HP, SK15 3ER, SK15 3GA, SK15 3DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK15 3GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 36.3% | -9.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 46.6% | 13.3% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 58.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 14.6% | -8.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 24.3% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 91.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.5% | 91.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copper Beech Drive 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 -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-10-06 | £210,000 |
| 12 Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-01 | £322,366 |
| 2 Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-07 | £150,783 |
| 26 Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-29 | £248,260 |
| 21 Copper Beech Drive, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-05-26 | £237,989 |
SK15 3GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 165 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Huddersfield Road , Millbrook SK15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wild Bank Primary School Demesne Drive , SK15 2PG | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Bank Road , Off Huddersfield Road SK15 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlies Primary School Broadhill Road , SK15 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 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 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,629 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,050 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 | 1,513 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 3,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Tameside At Active Copley | Copley Leisure Centre, Huddersfield Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 394 Huddersfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Reindeer Inn | Reindeer Inn, 109 Huddersfield Road | 482 yd | |
| Stamford Golf Club | Stamford Golf Club, Huddersfield Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Fish And Chip Bar | Millbrook Fish And Chip Bar, 392 Huddersfield Road | 453 yd | |
| East Meets West | East Meets West, 388 Huddersfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Sweets By EMW | Sweets By EMW, 378 Huddersfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Shanghai City | Shanghai City, 27 Brushes Road | 585 yd | |
| Cheong Hing | Cheong Hing, 267 Demesne Drive | 734 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 | 621 yd |
| Brushes Rangers Football Club HARRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 828 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.