Area Analysis Tameside, North West

SK16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK16 postcode area.

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Population

19,591

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,467 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SK16 is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.

home £237,030 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK16 is a postcode district in Tameside, North West, covering 458 active and 113 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK16 (12%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK16 are around £237k, up 5.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across SK16 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils
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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

Good224 pupils
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St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield

Good341 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Cromwell High School

Outstanding120 pupils
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Oakdale School

Good134 pupils
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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils
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Tameside Pupil Referral Service

Good126 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office
  • Premier Dukinfield
  • Dukinfield Mini Market
  • Felice Convenience Store & Off Licence
  • Modern Milkman Ltd
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Dukinfield Golf Club
  • Dukinfield Masonic Hall
  • Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club
  • Masons Arms
  • Pyramid Snooker Hall
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre
  • Cromwell Tea Room
  • Globe Cafe
  • Globe Canteen And Coffee
  • Herb & Spice Catering Ltd
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop (Fir Tree Lane)
  • Morrisons Supermarket
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Megna Spice Indian Takeaway
  • Muffins Sandwich Shop
  • Yassou And Yamas Greek Restaurant
  • Astley Sports Village
  • Ben Ho
  • + 17 more