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Stockport (SK) Area Postcodes
Stockport (SK) Area Overview
The SK (Stockport) postcode area, commonly referred to as the SK postcode district, covers parts of east Cheshire, north-west Derbyshire, and a small part of Greater Manchester in England.
Stockport is a large town in Greater Manchester, England, located approximately 7 miles southeast of Manchester city centre. Stockport was a major centre for the hatting industry, especially in the 19th century. The town's Hat Works museum is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, its history, and its impact on the area.
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England, located close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south. Positioned within the Peak District National Park, Buxton has been known for its thermal springs for thousands of years. The Romans, who named the town "Aquae Arnemetiae", also took advantage of these warm springs.
Stalybridge is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester and played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the cotton textile industry. The town saw rapid growth due to its mills and its location along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the SK postcode area are Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Dukinfield, Glossop, High Peak, Hyde, Macclesfield and Wilmslow.
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