Oak Bank is in Carrbrook, Stalybridge and in Tameside district. SK15 3PB 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 Oak Bank, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK15 3NZ, SK15 3PD, SK15 3PE, SK15 3NY, SK15 3PG, SK15 3PA, SK15 3PQ, SK15 3SE, SK15 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK15 3PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 25.6% | 29.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 53.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19% | 10.5% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 23.6% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.5% | 98.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Bank 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oak Bank, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-12-12 | £219,799 |
| 13 Oak Bank, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-07-26 | £233,295 |
| 9 Oak Bank, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,700 | 2023-05-25 | £164,006 |
| 13 Oak Bank, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-07-25 | £268,770 |
| 7 Oak Bank, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2018-09-28 | £244,528 |
SK15 3PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckton Vale Primary School Swallow Lane , Carrbrook SK15 3NU | - not rated | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Vale Primary School Swallow Lane , Carrbrook SK15 3NU | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Micklehurst Road , Mossley OL5 9JF | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Bank Road , Off Huddersfield Road SK15 3JX | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Bank Road , Off Huddersfield Road SK15 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley High School Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 4,115 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 | 4,531 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Bank 11 Melbourne Street , SK15 2JE | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Fuel - At Mossley Health And Fitness Centre | Squire Mill, Micklehurst Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Arms | Stamford Arms, 815 Huddersfield Road | 756 yd | |
| Micklehurst Cricket Club | Micklehurst Cricket Club, Castle Lane | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrbrook Flavours | Carrbrook Flavours, 15 Buckton Vale Road | 700 yd | |
| China Garden | China Garden, 11 Buckton Vale Road | 700 yd | |
| Farries | 1 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 885 yd | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 2 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 886 yd | |
| Buckton Deli | 2 Crowswood Plaza, Crowswood Drive | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Stamford Golf Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | golf | 882 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.