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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
21.93(-41%)
Burglary
9.42(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-59%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-3%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £274,975 in Godley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £675,000.

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
Detached27£400,000
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached30£277,475
Terraced34£206,250

10 years median price trend in Godley

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

All postcodes in Godley

SK144ED

Victoria Street

SK144EH

Cartwright Street

SK142PE

Mottram Road

SK142PF

Leech Street

SK144EE

Preece Close

SK144HU

Blue Bell Close

SK142BN

Harrison Court

SK142NZ

Albert Street

SK142SR

St Peters Drive

SK143ST

Woodlands Park

SK143BX

Mount Pleasant

SK142NU

Steeles Avenue

SK144UQ

Newton Business Park

SK142SP

St Pauls Hill Road

SK142ST

St Giles Drive

SK144UT

Lassell Fold

SK144EB

Hillary Road

SK144EF

Shaw Hall Avenue

SK143BG

Brook Fold Lane

SK143DE

Beech View

SK144ER

Charlton Avenue

SK144DZ

Hunt Road

SK142PU

High Street

SK142QB

St Johns Drive

SK142PB

Taylor Street

SK142PS

Fountain Street

SK143DF

Holly Court

SK144UE

Matley Close

SK142JB

Woodland View

SK142NJ

Brook Street

SK144DR

Welch Road

SK144XU

Jubilee Drive

SK142PW

Carlton Road

SK143SE

Elmswood Drive

SK144AP

Goodier House Fold

SK144GX

Rexcine Way

SK143BH

Mottram Road

SK144GJ

Talbot Road

SK143SG

Firswood Drive

SK143SP

Hazelwood Close

SK144UY

Fresnel Close

SK142PT

Highfield Gardens

SK143ND

Brookfold Lane

Data Sources

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