stockport SK15 Postcodes

Stockport (SK15)

The SK15 postcode area is located in the Stockport postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 865 individual postcodes.

There are 24 electoral wards in the SK15 postcode area, including Alderley Edge, Buxton, Cheadle, Dukinfield, Glossop, High Peak, Hyde, Macclesfield, Stalybridge, Stockport, Wilmslow which come under the local authority of the Tameside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in SK15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SK15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SK15 postcode is located in and around the areas of Stalybridge, Carrbrook, Millbrook, Heyrod, Micklehurst, Mottram and Godley, in the Tameside borough of Greater Manchester, England. It covers an area of approximately 7.1 sq miles and, according to the 2011 Census, it had a population of 44,857.

The A635 is the main road running through the postcode area, linking Stalybridge, Carrbrook, Heyrod, Micklehurst and Mottram. The SK15 postcode area is also serviced by the Ashton-under-Lyne Metrolink station and frequent buses run throughout the area.

The postcode area has a rich history. Industrialisation of the area began in the mid-18th century, when the Bridgewater Canal, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the a rail line from Hyde Junction to stalyridge were built. There were over 15 collieries in the area a the Turn of the century , including : Hartshead, Woodend, Carbrook, Oldhams, Portwood and Godley collieries.

The local economy has now shifted to focus on retail and services in the area. There are a number of medical practices, a large health centre and several pharmacies. Several large supermarkets and retail parks are located in the area, as well as independent shops and businesses. There are also a number of civic centres in the postcode area, including St Peters Community Centre, the Patricroft Civic Centre and the Micklehurst Community Centre.

Leisure facilities in the SK15 postcode area are plentiful. Brookside Community Park is a large and popular park with numerous sports and play facilities, while Hopwood Hall College has impressive grounds which are used for outdoor activities. The area also has a number of museums and galleries, including the Mossley Mill Centre, the Oldham Arms Museum and the Uppermill Civic Hall.

For those looking to get out and explore, the postcode affords easy access to the Tameside Trailway, which runs from Manchester to Huddersfield. The South Pennines are also close by, providing a great day out. There are also numerous places of interest in the area, including The Riverside Museum and The National Trust's Lyme Park.

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