SK16 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boyds Walk, 0.7km from Tame Valley in Dukinfield. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK16 4AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK16 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00030457 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOYDS WALK, SK16 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYDS WALK, SK16 4AX.
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£ 35,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, SK16 4AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4AX. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,500
4 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Semi-Detached
£ 159,250
2 sales · Mean £ 159,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4AX 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
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Ravensfield Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Primary School
Oakdale School
Rayner Stephens High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Astley Sports Village0.9 km
- Good Tasty0.9 km
- Lucky 4 U1.0 km
- Yew Tree Takeaway0.9 km
- Church Street Chippy0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Premier Dukinfield0.8 km
- Martins Bakery0.8 km
- Multi Saver0.9 km
- Neha Stores0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Masons Arms0.5 km
- St Pauls Cricket Club (Stalybridge)0.9 km
- The Angel Inn0.7 km
- The Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Dukinfield Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.7 km
- Cromwell Tea Room0.8 km
- ITRAIN Gym0.4 km
- Mahal Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Nana Josies Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hyde North1.1 km
- Flowery Field1.4 km
- Stalybridge1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Lismore Road0.2 km
- Armadale Road0.2 km
- Birch Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK164AX · Data under Open Government Licence