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SK14 5BN

Dowson Road

Hyde Werneth

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Detailed insights for SK14 5BN

Overview

Postcode SK14 5BN is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Werneth ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross is £48,065 per year. The nearest station is Hyde Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Millennium Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross is £48,065 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from SK14 5BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross near SK14 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hyde Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK14 5BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hyde Central

N/A

Walking directions to Hyde Central
1 mi

Newton For Hyde

N/A

Walking directions to Newton For Hyde

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK14 5BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMillennium ParkSmallWalking directions to Millennium Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
6,589.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.62(-18%)
Other theft
17.4(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.31(+70%)
Burglary
12.53(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.44(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
92.31%
African
12
4.2%
Bangladeshi
2
0.7%
Other Asian
2
0.7%
Irish
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
52
22.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.9%
No qualifications
39
17.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
47.83%
Owns outright
38
33.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.04%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Hyde Werneth

Median price£239,950
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £328K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £239,950 (about £270 per square foot) in Hyde Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hyde Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£500,000£332
Semi-Detached60£275,000£298
Terraced53£210,000£256
Flats11£140,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hyde Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hyde Werneth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£103,000£173,152£134,000
2017£480,000£100,000£180,000£125,000
2018£335,000£113,400£191,000£127,500
2019£330,000£113,200£207,000£140,000
2020£425,000£110,000£197,000£149,000
2021£420,000£115,000£235,500£160,000
2022£535,000£120,000£250,000£181,500
2023£415,000£130,000£246,000£180,000
2024£411,000£125,000£255,000£184,750
2025£492,500£135,130£270,000£211,500
2026£472,500£146,500£283,250£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hyde Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hyde Werneth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£203£199£156
2017£269£180£205£148
2018£204£193£216£155
2019£250£188£234£159
2020£265£166£222£174
2021£268£179£256£188
2022£305£197£276£215
2023£302£212£265£209
2024£275£217£289£218
2025£336£210£297£252
2026£283£207£309£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hyde Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hyde Werneth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK14 5BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK14 5BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202644, Grosvenor Road, Hyde, SK14 5ABTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Jun 202535, Grosvenor Road, Hyde, SK14 5ABTerracedFreehold£182,000
19 Sept 20254, Waverley Road, Hyde, SK14 5AXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
13 Mar 202617, Brooks Avenue, Hyde, SK14 5HPTerracedFreehold£185,000
28 Nov 20253, Brooks Avenue, Hyde, SK14 5HPTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the SK14 5BN postcode area, located within Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK14 5BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDowson Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK14 5BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK14 5BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectDowson Road, Tameside, SK14 1QLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miCostcutterMeadow Street, Tameside, SK14 1RHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miTesco ExpressStockport Road, Tameside, SK14 5RFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK14 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Stones

Hyde Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jonathan Reynolds

Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStalybridge and HydeE14001515
WardHyde WernethE05014532
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheetham Fold & Gee CrossE02001258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 030BE01006043
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK14 5BN

Is SK14 5BN (Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross) safe?

The area around SK14 5BN records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK14 5BN?

The median sale price around SK14 5BN in Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross is £239,950 (about £270 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK14 5BN?

There are 9 schools close to SK14 5BN, including Dowson Primary Academy (Good), Greenfield Primary Academy (Good) and St George's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK14 5BN?

The closest station to SK14 5BN is Hyde Central, about 1,135 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK14 5BN?

SK14 5BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK14 5BN (Cheetham Fold & Gee Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK14 5BN is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Stones (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.