SK16 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barlow Road, 0.6km from Tame Valley in Dukinfield. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK16 4AF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK16 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00030455 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLOW ROAD, SK16 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW ROAD, SK16 4AF.
268
38
£ 41,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SK16 4AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK16 4AF. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 111,500
4 sales · Mean £ 117,750
Semi-Detached
£ 135,500
1 sales · Mean £ 135,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4AF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Catholic College
Ravensfield Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Primary School
Oakdale School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Candys Cupcakes Ltd1.0 km
- Miahs Mini Market0.2 km
- Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.7 km
- Dreams Convenience Store0.9 km
- Paulas Pies0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Tame Valley Hotel0.7 km
- The Albion Hotel0.1 km
- Astley Arms0.4 km
- Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.3 km
- The Dukinfield Pantry0.9 km
- Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.8 km
- Cromwell Tea Room0.9 km
- ITRAIN Gym0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Concord Chippy0.2 km
- Kitchen King0.9 km
- Astley Sports Village1.0 km
- Good Tasty0.8 km
- Lucky 4 U0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hyde North1.2 km
- Flowery Field1.5 km
- Stalybridge1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK164AF · Data under Open Government Licence