Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

SHEPLEY CLOSE, SK16 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPLEY CLOSE, SK16 4DA.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK16 4DA 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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10/10
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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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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, SK16 4DA 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.

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

SK16 4DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shepley Close, 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 4DA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for SK16 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00030455 (shared with 6 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 4DA. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SK16 4DA 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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All Saints Catholic College

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

Good341 pupils0.7 km
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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Yew Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Cromwell High School

Outstanding120 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Oakdale School

Good134 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Candys Cupcakes Ltd0.8 km
  • Miahs Mini Market0.4 km
  • Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Premier - Wazs Convenience Store & Post Office0.9 km
  • Premier Dukinfield0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Astley Arms0.9 km
  • Tame Valley Hotel0.6 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.1 km
  • Astley Arms0.3 km
  • Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Herb & Spice Catering Ltd0.1 km
  • The Dukinfield Pantry0.9 km
  • Whitelands Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre0.9 km
  • Cromwell Tea Room1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Concord Chippy0.1 km
  • Good Tasty0.7 km
  • Lucky 4 U0.9 km
  • Kitchen King0.9 km
  • Church Street Chippy0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hyde North1.3 km
  • Stalybridge1.6 km
  • Flowery Field1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Street0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Morrison's Superstore0.2 km
  • Morrison's Superstore0.2 km
  • Armadale Road0.2 km