SK16 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Armadale Road, 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 4BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% 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 £142k, 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00030453 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMADALE ROAD, SK16 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMADALE ROAD, SK16 4BJ.
443
37
£ 35,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4BJ 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
SK16 4BJ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4BJ. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 127,611
Semi-Detached
£ 109,000
1 sales · Mean £ 109,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4BJ 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
Ravensfield Primary School
All Saints Catholic College
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Tameside Pupil Referral Service
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Oakdale School
Cromwell High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Candys Cupcakes Ltd1.0 km
- Miahs Mini Market0.3 km
- Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.6 km
- Paulas Pies0.4 km
- Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Tame Valley Hotel0.7 km
- The Albion Hotel0.2 km
- Astley Arms0.3 km
- Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- The Chapel House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Whitelands Road Cafe1.0 km
- The Dukinfield Pantry0.8 km
- Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.9 km
- ITRAIN Gym0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Concord Chippy0.2 km
- Kitchen King0.8 km
- Good Tasty0.8 km
- Lucky 4 U0.8 km
- Church Street Chippy0.6 km
- + 10 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: SK164BJ · Data under Open Government Licence