POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SK15 2LX postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 07 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £150,000Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
17 within 400mSK15 2LX links 17 transport stops within 400m and 72 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Acres Lane (BCT) at about 90m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Stalybridge Rail Station at about 905m.
Local business
55 within 1200mSK15 2LX currently links 55 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 18 nightlife, 13 food and drink, 7 personal services. The closest mapped place is Candolim at about 73m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,124 online job adverts observedTameside local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,387 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SK15 2LX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SK15 2LX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to SK15 2LX in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SK15 2LX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
18 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (16), bar (2).
Amenity group
Food and drink
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (8), restaurant (3), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (5), beauty (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), supermarket (2), bakery (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Candolim
Restaurant at 71, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Food and drink
Yummy Chippy
Fast Food at 54, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Food and drink
Food Spot
Fast Food at 85, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Food and drink
Tokies
Fast Food at 89, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Personal services
Hairess
Hairdresser at 47, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Personal services
Waves & Curls
Hairdresser at 45, Mottram Road, Stalybridge.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Arlies Primary School
Primary option in SK15 1HQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Buckton Vale Primary School
Primary option in SK15 3NU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Dixons Silver Springs Primary
Primary option in SK15 1EA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SK15 2LX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SK15 2LX.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SK15 2LX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SK15 2LX.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering SK15 2LX.
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