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.
SK16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK16 postcode area.
19,591
42
£ 37,467 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cromwell High School
Oakdale School
Ravensfield Primary School
Tameside Pupil Referral Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Dukinfield Golf Club
- Dukinfield Masonic Hall
- Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club
- Masons Arms
- Pyramid Snooker Hall
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Active Community Cafe At Beatrix House
- Coffee Lounge Cafe
- Dukinfield Methodist Church
- Rice N Spice
- Genko's
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Church Street Chippy
- Chutney Massala
- Concord Chippy
- Curry Cottage
- Delicious Dukin Food
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket
- Co-op Late Shop (Fir Tree Lane)
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Area Profile: SK16 · Data under Open Government Licence