SK16 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Armadale Road, 0.6km from Newton Wood in Dukinfield. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK16 4BD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% 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 £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00030458 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMADALE ROAD, SK16 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMADALE ROAD, SK16 4BD.
409
38
£ 35,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4BD 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
With 52% social renting, SK16 4BD 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. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK16 4BD. The average age is 37.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 130,525
4 sales · Mean £ 124,512
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4BD 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ravensfield Primary School
Oakdale School
Tameside Pupil Referral Service
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Miahs Mini Market0.0 km
- Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.6 km
- Paulas Pies0.6 km
- Martins Bakery0.7 km
- Multi Saver0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Tame Valley Hotel1.0 km
- The Albion Hotel0.4 km
- Astley Arms0.6 km
- Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.6 km
- Cromwell Tea Room0.8 km
- ITRAIN Gym0.5 km
- Mahal Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Concord Chippy0.4 km
- Church Street Chippy0.8 km
- Curry Cottage0.4 km
- Delicious Dukin Food0.8 km
- Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Manchester Hyde0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hyde North0.9 km
- Flowery Field1.2 km
- Stalybridge1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.1 km
- Armadale Road0.2 km
- Armadale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK164BD · Data under Open Government Licence