Oakfield Avenue is in Carrbrook, Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 3NG 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 Oakfield Avenue, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 3LW, SK15 3LT, SK15 3LZ, SK15 3LY, SK15 3LP, SK15 3LR, SK15 3LB, SK15 3LX, SK15 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK15 3NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 27.4% | 26.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 59.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 43% | 52.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 17.1% | 18.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 18.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.4% | 94.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 67.4% | 46.2% | 21.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oakfield Avenue, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-08-24 | £426,011 |
SK15 3NG 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckton Vale Primary School Swallow Lane , Carrbrook SK15 3NU | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Bank Road , Off Huddersfield Road SK15 3JX | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Huddersfield Road , Millbrook SK15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 4,017 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 | 3,794 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,348 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 | 2,865 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 5,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Arms | Stamford Arms, 815 Huddersfield Road | 685 yd | |
| Micklehurst Cricket Club | Micklehurst Cricket Club, Castle Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrbrook Flavours | Carrbrook Flavours, 15 Buckton Vale Road | 38 yd | |
| China Garden | China Garden, 11 Buckton Vale Road | 38 yd | |
| Farries | 1 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 224 yd | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 2 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 225 yd | |
| Buckton Deli | 2 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 225 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Golf Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | golf | 439 yd |
| Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.