About Brushes

Brushes is a small settlement located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, within Greater Manchester, England. It lies in the rural north-west of the county, near the border with Lancashire. The area is characterised by open countryside and scattered residential properties, with a mix of older farmhouses and more modern housing developments. The postcode area SK15 covers a wide region, including parts of the surrounding villages and hamlets. While not a large community, Brushes has a quiet, rural atmosphere and is situated close to the River Irwell, which flows through the wider area. The landscape is largely flat, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Pennine foothills. There are no major commercial centres or tourist attractions in Brushes itself, but it offers a peaceful environment for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns like Wigan and Bolton.

School Ratings in Brushes

There are 225 schools in and around Brushes. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brushes

The average property price is £210K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £152K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brushes

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Brushes

Brushes sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brushes

Broadband speeds in Brushes are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,642 sales

Average Price £210K
£575 — £2.12M
Detached £366K 689
Semi £207K 1,058
Terraced £152K 1,448
Flat £109K 265

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

140 Primary
25 Secondary
60 Other
Millbrook Children's Centre 0.3 miles Copley Academy Secondary Good 0.4 miles St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Primary Good 0.6 miles Wild Bank Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Millbrook Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Arlies Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) 0.9 miles Ridge Hill Children's Centre 0.9 miles Silver Springs Primary Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Tame Bank 1 miles St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brushes IMD 2025

Brushes sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
6/10
Health
4/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,734 Children (0-15) 19%
25,005 Working Age 62%
9,644 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brushes 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Brushes records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Greater Manchester Stalybridge South Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Stalybridge Train Station 1.2 miles
Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 1.6 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 2.3 miles
Flowery Field Train Station 2.5 miles
Godley Train Station 2.5 miles
Hyde North Train Station 2.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Heyrod 0 yards Ridge Hill 0.6 miles Sun Green 0.6 miles Millbrook 0.6 miles Fern Bank 0.6 miles Copley 0.6 miles Hazelhurst 0.9 miles Stalybridge 0.9 miles Buckton Vale 0.9 miles Mossley 1.2 miles Woodlands 1.2 miles Mottram Rise 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Tameside
Ward Stalybridge North
Constituency Stalybridge and Hyde
Parish Tameside, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in SK15 30 shown View all streets

Acres Lane 3 Acresbrook 1 Albion Gardens 1 Albion Street 1 Alder Drive 1 Alphingate Close 1 Ambleside 2 Arlies Close 1 Arlies Lane 2 Arnfield Court 1 Arundel Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashdowne Lawns 1 Ashes Close 1 Ashes Lane 1 Astley Grove 1 Astley Road 1 Astley Street 3 Back Grosvenor Street 4 Back Knowl Street 2 Back Melbourne Street 1 Baker Street 1 Balmoral Drive 2 Bank Road 3 Bardsley Gate Avenue 2 Barleywood Walk 1 Bayley Street 4 Beech Grove 1 Beechwood Avenue 1 Beechwood Lane 1

Postcodes in SK15 50 shown View all postcodes

SK15 1AA SK15 1AB SK15 1AD SK15 1AE SK15 1AG SK15 1AH SK15 1AJ SK15 1AL SK15 1AN SK15 1AP SK15 1AQ SK15 1AR SK15 1AS SK15 1AT SK15 1AU SK15 1AW SK15 1AX SK15 1AY SK15 1AZ SK15 1BA SK15 1BB SK15 1BD SK15 1BE SK15 1BF SK15 1BG SK15 1BH SK15 1BJ SK15 1BL SK15 1BN SK15 1BP SK15 1BQ SK15 1BR SK15 1BS SK15 1BT SK15 1BU SK15 1BW SK15 1BX SK15 1BY SK15 1BZ SK15 1DA SK15 1DB SK15 1DD SK15 1DE SK15 1DF SK15 1DG SK15 1DH SK15 1DJ SK15 1DL SK15 1DN SK15 1DQ