Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

TOWN LANE, SK16 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN LANE, SK16 4BX.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK16 4BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SK16 4BX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SK16 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Town Lane, 0.5km from Tame Valley in Dukinfield. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.

For families considering a move, SK16 4BX represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK16 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00030440 (shared with 9 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 4BX. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,950

3 sales · Mean £ 174,650

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

SK16 4BX 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 pupils0.5 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good755 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Yew Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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Cromwell High School

Outstanding120 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Candys Cupcakes Ltd0.7 km
  • Miahs Mini Market0.5 km
  • Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office0.7 km
  • Premier Dukinfield0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Tame Valley Hotel0.6 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.3 km
  • Astley Arms0.9 km
  • Astley Arms0.1 km
  • Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.2 km
  • The Dukinfield Pantry0.6 km
  • Ironworks Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • ITRAIN Gym0.8 km
  • Mahal Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Concord Chippy0.2 km
  • Good Tasty0.5 km
  • Lucky 4 U0.6 km
  • Kitchen King0.6 km
  • Church Street Chippy0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hyde North1.4 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.6 km
  • Stalybridge1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Astley Arms0.1 km
  • Chapel View0.1 km
  • Armadale Road0.1 km
  • Armadale Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km