About Buckton Vale

Buckton Vale is a residential area located in the town of Stalybridge, within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester. Situated in the foothills of the Pennines, the area offers a mix of terraced housing and green spaces, with the River Tame flowing nearby. The village has a strong sense of community, with local amenities including shops, pubs, and a primary school. Public transport links are available via Stalybridge railway station, which provides regular services to Manchester and surrounding towns. The postcode area SK15 covers Buckton Vale and the surrounding neighbourhoods, making it easy to locate on maps and in postal services. The area is known for its quiet, suburban character and is popular with families and commuters alike.

School Ratings in Buckton Vale

Buckton Vale is served by 199 schools. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Buckton Vale

Property prices average £210K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £152K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Buckton Vale

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages.

Deprivation and Employment in Buckton Vale

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Buckton Vale falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Buckton Vale

Most properties in Buckton Vale can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across 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

126 Primary
20 Secondary
53 Other
Millbrook Primary School Primary 0.2 miles St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Buckton Vale Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Millbrook Children's Centre 0.6 miles Mossley Children's Centre Requires Improvement 1.1 miles Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Copley Academy Secondary Good 1.2 miles Livingstone Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Mossley Hollins High School Secondary 1.3 miles St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Arlies Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Primary Good 1.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Buckton Vale IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Buckton Vale in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

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 Buckton Vale 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Buckton Vale falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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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

Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 1.2 miles
Stalybridge Train Station 2 miles
Greenfield Train Station 2.6 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 3 miles
Godley Train Station 3.4 miles
Flowery Field Train Station 3.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Sun Green 0.6 miles Millbrook 0.6 miles Heyheads 0.6 miles Carrbrook 0.6 miles Heyrod 0.9 miles Brushes 0.9 miles Mossley 0.9 miles Hazelhurst 1.2 miles Micklehurst 1.2 miles Ridge Hill 1.4 miles Hartshead Green 1.4 miles Luzley 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