The postcode SK15 1LX is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK15 1LX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SK15 1LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK15 1LX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SK15 1LX is Norman Road which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Street and is 110 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.14 km away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Stalybridge Rail Station, 302 m away.
The closest primary school to SK15 1LX (for ages 11 and under) is Silver Springs Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 19, 2018.
The local pub for residents of SK15 1LX is Ridge Hill WMC and is 146 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 13, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 105 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 19, 2021.
Policing for SK15 1LX is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Tameside and Glossop is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK15 1LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK15 1LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK15 1LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK15 1LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 0 m |
| Trinity School | Independent school | 3-16 | 711 m | |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 753 m |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Outstanding (January 21, 2020) | 890 m |
| Tameside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 1 km |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 23, 2007) | 1.19 km |
| Inspire Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.31 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| The Heys Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2016) | 1.41 km |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.57 km | |
| Wild Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| All Saints Catholic College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 13, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK15 1LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At West Hill High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 0 m | |
| BP Service Station (Food) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 105 m | |
| G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2020 | 146 m | |
| Ridge Hill WMC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 146 m | |
| Holme Lea-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 180 m | |
| Stamford Court-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 180 m | |
| Argento | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 212 m | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 233 m | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 233 m | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 250 m | |
| Stalybridge Station Buffet Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2019 | 276 m | |
| Kwong Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2016 | 301 m | |
| Staly Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 301 m | |
| Stamford Street Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 8, 2020 | 301 m | |
| Little Munchkins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2015 | 407 m | |
| Deluxe Bites | Awaiting Inspection | 416 m | |
| Jits Super Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 4, 2021 | 416 m | |
| Kukuz | Awaiting Inspection | 416 m | |
| Old Fleece Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2018 | 416 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK15 1LX - Data from Apr 2022
| West Street | 110 m | |
| Thompson Cross | 132 m | |
| Thompson Cross | 166 m | |
| Harrison Street | 169 m | |
| Ridge Hill Lane | 215 m | |
| Stalybridge - Market Street | 533 m | |
| Armentrieres Sq Taxi Rank | 816 m | |
| Market Hall | 1.62 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.14 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.18 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.18 km | |
| Stalybridge Rail Station | 302 m | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 1.98 km | |
| Hyde North Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.39 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.39 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 19.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK15 1LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Primrose Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Hough Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Early Bank Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Newton Moor | 2.14 km | |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | 2.44 km | |
| Broadoak Clough | Valley | 2.49 km |
| Greenhurst Clough | Valley | 2.49 km |
| Crows i' th' Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 2.71 km |
| New Covert | 2.73 km | |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 2.95 km |
| Willow Lake | 3.1 km | |
| Walkerwood Reservoir | 3.14 km | |
| Scout Green | 3.15 km | |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 3.21 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48651800 |
| Longitude | -2.06583400 |
| OS Easting | 395729 |
| OS Northing | 0398869 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stalybridge and Hyde |
| Electoral Ward | Stalybridge North |
| Local Authority District | Tameside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tameside and Glossop |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stalybridge BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005747 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |