SK16 4DX is a safe, established residential area on Spencer Street, 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 4DX is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% 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 £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK16 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00030436 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPENCER STREET, SK16 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER STREET, SK16 4DX.
254
37
£ 36,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4DX 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 35% social renting, SK16 4DX 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 4DX. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,266
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4DX 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
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic College
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside Pupil Referral Service
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
St Peter's CofE Primary School
The Heys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Candys Cupcakes Ltd0.7 km
- Miahs Mini Market0.7 km
- Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.7 km
- Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office0.4 km
- Premier Dukinfield0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Tame Valley Hotel0.6 km
- The Albion Hotel0.5 km
- The Station Hotel1.0 km
- Dukinfield Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Pyramid Snooker Hall0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.5 km
- The Dukinfield Pantry0.3 km
- Starbucks At Asda0.8 km
- Whitelands Road Cafe0.8 km
- Round The Twist0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Concord Chippy0.5 km
- Good Tasty0.5 km
- Lucky 4 U0.3 km
- Ben Ho0.6 km
- Golden Palace0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.5 km
- Hyde North1.6 km
- Guide Bridge1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Street0.1 km
- Brunswick Street0.1 km
- Park Lane0.1 km
- Hall Green Road0.1 km
- Hill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK164DX · Data under Open Government Licence