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Dukinfield West

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About

Dukinfield West sits within the wider town of Dukinfield, bordered by the Peak Forest Canal to the north and the River Tame to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and post-war estates. Its landscape is gently sloping, with pockets of green space like Yew Tree Park providing local recreation. The Ashton Canal runs through the western edge, a reminder of the area's industrial past.

The local infrastructure includes several primary schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood. Dukinfield Town Hall, a prominent Victorian building, lies just to the east of this area. A notable local landmark is the Moravian Settlement, a historic planned community with its own church and burial ground established in the 1750s. The area offers practical amenities with a mix of local shops and services along main routes.

Area overview

On average Dukinfield West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year. There are 3 schools in Dukinfield West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dukinfield West is home to around 8,041 people, with a population density of about 3,059.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dukinfield West Population
8,041
Population density
3,059.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.09(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.64(+16%)
Public order
15.92(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+68%)
Burglary
14.92(+168%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,974
86.68%
Other White
228
2.83%
African
169
2.1%
Indian
131
1.63%
Pakistani
96
1.19%
Total population: 8,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,468
22.63%
No qualifications
1,392
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
993
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
983
27.13%
Owns outright
905
24.98%
Other social rented
728
20.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
673
18.58%
Social rents from council
254
7.01%
Total households: 3,623

Property prices in Dukinfield West

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 in Dukinfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £497,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dukinfield West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dukinfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£337,000
Flats2£93,000
Semi-Detached20£251,750
Terraced52£162,000

10 years median price trend in Dukinfield West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dukinfield West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.