Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

SK16 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK16 4BL.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SK16 4BL 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SK16 4BL 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK16 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4BL 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. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00030453 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK16 4BL. 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

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK16 4BL 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.

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school Local Schools

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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good755 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Tameside Pupil Referral Service

Good126 pupils0.9 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Oakdale School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Yew Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Miahs Mini Market0.2 km
  • Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Paulas Pies0.4 km
  • Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office0.9 km
  • Premier Dukinfield0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Tame Valley Hotel0.8 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.2 km
  • Astley Arms1.0 km
  • Astley Arms0.4 km
  • Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • The Dukinfield Pantry0.8 km
  • Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.8 km
  • ITRAIN Gym0.6 km
  • Mahal Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Concord Chippy0.3 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 North1.1 km
  • Flowery Field1.5 km
  • Guide Bridge1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Armadale Road0.1 km
  • Armadale Road0.1 km
  • Tarbet Road0.1 km
  • Armadale Road0.2 km
  • Tarbet Road0.2 km