About Carrbrook

Carrbrook is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, within Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the west of the town of Stalybridge and is part of the historic county of Lancashire. The village is situated near the River Tame and is bordered by the Pennine hills to the west, offering views of the surrounding countryside. Carrbrook has a mix of residential properties, including terraced houses and semi-detached homes, along with a few local businesses and community facilities. The area is served by Carrbrook railway station, which provides regular services to Manchester and other nearby towns. The postcode area SK15 covers the village and its immediate surroundings. The community is known for its close-knit atmosphere and local events that bring residents together.

School Ratings in Carrbrook

There are 190 schools in and around Carrbrook. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Carrbrook

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 Carrbrook

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Carrbrook

Carrbrook 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 Carrbrook

Broadband speeds in Carrbrook 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

118 Primary
19 Secondary
53 Other
Buckton Vale Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Mossley Children's Centre Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Mossley Hollins High School Secondary 0.7 miles Millbrook Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Livingstone Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary Good 1 miles St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Milton St John's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1 miles St George's CofE Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Millbrook Children's Centre 1.2 miles Bright Futures School Good 1.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Carrbrook IMD 2025

Carrbrook 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 Carrbrook 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Carrbrook 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
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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 0.8 miles
Greenfield Train Station 2 miles
Stalybridge Train Station 2.4 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 3.2 miles
Flowery Field Train Station 3.9 miles
Godley Train Station 3.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Heyheads 0 yards Mossley 0.6 miles Micklehurst 0.6 miles Buckton Vale 0.6 miles Mossley Brow 0.9 miles Wood End 0.9 miles Hartshead Green 1.2 miles Luzley 1.2 miles Sun Green 1.2 miles Millbrook 1.2 miles Roaches 1.2 miles Hazelhurst 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