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About

Godley is a residential area situated on the eastern edge of Tameside, bordering the Peak District. The landscape is characterised by its position on the lower slopes of the Pennines, with older stone terraced housing and more recent developments. The area provides views towards the surrounding moorland.

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal passes through Godley, featuring the notable Godley Swing Aqueduct. This structure carries the waterway over a road, a specific example of local industrial heritage. Open spaces and footpaths connect the community to the nearby countryside.

Area overview

On average Godley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Godley is £50,556 per year. There are 1 schools in Godley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Godley is home to around 6,475 people, with a population density of about 1,648.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Godley Population
6,475
Population density
1,648.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.62(-42%)
Burglary
9.42(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-58%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,962
92.02%
Other White
86
1.33%
Bangladeshi
61
0.94%
Pakistani
48
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.63%
Total population: 6,479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,472
27.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
19.73%
No qualifications
930
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
587
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,130
41.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,094
39.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
266
9.72%
Other social rented
137
5.01%
Social rents from council
53
1.94%
Total households: 2,737

Property prices in Godley

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £267,225 in Godley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Godley 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 Godley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced40£206,250
Detached27£415,000
Flats6£117,500
Semi-Detached41£274,950

10 years median price trend in Godley

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

All postcodes in Godley

SK144DY

Everest Close

SK142PS

Fountain Street

SK142PQ

Ellis Street

SK142SX

St Michaels Road

SK143ST

Woodlands Park

SK142PF

Leech Street

SK142RZ

Mottram Road

SK142PT

Highfield Gardens

SK144XL

Cpl Harvey Holmes Way

SK142NT

Halton Street

SK144EE

Preece Close

SK142NZ

Albert Street

SK143GA

Oak Tree Close

SK143BH

Mottram Road

SK143BR

Kerry Way

SK144ED

Victoria Street

SK144GJ

Talbot Road

SK144HU

Blue Bell Close

SK144JG

Hicken Place

SK144DW

Jacobsen Avenue

SK144JF

Goodier View

SK144XW

Elizabeth Close

SK143BP

Mottram Road

SK143SG

Firswood Drive

SK144DX

Everest Road

SK142SU

Crossbridge Road

SK144UF

Jennings Close

SK144UB

Harris Drive

SK143DD

Oaklands Road

SK144EQ

Talbot Road

SK144EN

Ash Tree Road

SK143SH

Sheringham Drive

SK144ER

Charlton Avenue

SK143DF

Holly Court

SK144UX

Townley Fold

SK143BZ

Barmhouse Lane

SK143ND

Brookfold Lane

SK144FH

Cartwright Street

SK142SR

St Peters Drive

SK143AZ

Westwood Avenue

SK144AD

Victoria Gardens

SK142PR

Sheffield Road

SK144AS

Victoria Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.