SK16 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birch Lane, 0.5km from Tame Valley in Dukinfield. Administratively it sits within Dukinfield ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK16 4AJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — 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 £125k, 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 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00030460 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH LANE, SK16 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH LANE, SK16 4AJ.
325
41
£ 35,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK16 4AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SK16 4AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4AJ. The average age is 40.6. 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
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK16 4AJ 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 John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rayner Stephens High School
Oakdale School
Ravensfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Candys Cupcakes Ltd1.0 km
- Miahs Mini Market0.4 km
- Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.9 km
- Dreams Convenience Store0.7 km
- Paulas Pies0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Astley Arms0.8 km
- Tame Valley Hotel0.7 km
- The Albion Hotel0.2 km
- Astley Arms0.5 km
- Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Whitelands Road Cafe0.9 km
- Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.8 km
- Cromwell Tea Room0.8 km
- ITRAIN Gym0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Concord Chippy0.3 km
- Astley Sports Village0.9 km
- Good Tasty0.8 km
- Stanley Square Pizza1.0 km
- Yew Tree Takeaway0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hyde North1.3 km
- Flowery Field1.5 km
- Stalybridge1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Birch Lane (opp EH0314 to def rte)0.1 km
- Boyds Walk0.1 km
- Birch Lane0.1 km
- Lismore Road0.1 km
- Foundry Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK164AJ · Data under Open Government Licence