SK15 (Stalybridge) in Greater Manchester has recorded a five-year price growth of 4.6% CAGR alongside stronger rental expansion at 9.1% CAGR, indicating a rental yield environment outpacing capital appreciation. The district scores 54.3 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally and categorised at an early gentrification stage. Population growth over the same period measured 0.8%, suggesting limited demographic expansion relative to housing demand shifts. The divergence between rental and price growth rates reflects evolving investor interest in the area, though absolute growth figures remain modest compared to higher-performing regions. Market fundamentals indicate emerging rental opportunities for buy-to-let investors, whilst capital growth expectations should be tempered against historical performance.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 9.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Stalybridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 4.3 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
17 planning applications submitted in SK15 over the last six months.
- Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 4.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.90m. Maximum height of eaves 3.10mJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a 4-bedroom HMO having been this continuously since August 2022Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Full discharge of Condition 3 (Waste Facilities) of planning reference 26/00026/FULJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Stalybridge (SK15) common questions
Is Stalybridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Stalybridge (SK15) as Early. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 11% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Stalybridge safe?
Stalybridge has a safety score of 92/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stalybridge?
The average property price in Stalybridge (SK15) is £229k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stalybridge?
The median monthly rent in Stalybridge (SK15) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stalybridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Oldham (OL4), Hyde (SK14), Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5), Oldham (OL3), Oldham (OL8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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