Postcode insights

SK16 4SQ

Lower Alma Street

Dukinfield

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Detailed insights for SK16 4SQ

Overview

Postcode SK16 4SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Dukinfield West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West End Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Dukinfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dukinfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 131 ft away from SK16 4SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dukinfield West near SK16 4SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 4SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Ashton-Under-Lyne

N/A

Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne
0.7 mi

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK16 4SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest End ParkSmallWalking directions to West End Park

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
2,599.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.65(+154%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.49(+98%)
Public order
31.38(+210%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.12(+146%)
Burglary
19.55(+253%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
82%
African
24
5.33%
Other White
21
4.67%
Indian
7
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.56%
Total population: 450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
21.13%
No qualifications
63
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
26.09%
Owns outright
32
17.39%
Other social rented
32
17.39%
Social rents from council
11
5.98%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Dukinfield

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £250K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Dukinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dukinfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£330,000£325
Semi-Detached33£248,000£266
Terraced68£170,000£234
Flats5£107,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dukinfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dukinfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£135,000£101,900
2017£235,000£77,000£130,000£103,500
2018£233,750£65,000£151,000£110,000
2019£248,750£95,500£170,000£108,500
2020£247,750£100,000£173,250£125,000
2021£280,000£97,500£195,000£136,750
2022£321,500£125,000£234,000£159,000
2023£371,750£125,000£220,000£155,000
2024£355,750£122,500£235,000£173,750
2025£347,000£119,500£248,000£162,000
2026£306,851£70,000£267,500£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dukinfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dukinfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£174£129
2017£216£143£147£140
2018£214£136£172£144
2019£239£151£191£146
2020£240£159£179£162
2021£273£150£233£187
2022£317£187£224£197
2023£301£166£270£204
2024£318£184£234£222
2025£319£186£266£225
2026£274£133£264£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dukinfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 4SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 4SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20266, Church Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4PJTerracedLeasehold£95,000
14 Aug 202510, St Marks Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4PHTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Jun 202518, St Marks Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4PHTerracedFreehold£207,000
29 May 202554, St Marks Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4PHTerracedFreehold£210,000
12 Dec 202512, Church Court, Dukinfield, SK16 4PNTerracedFreehold£192,000

Schools

In the SK16 4SQ postcode area, located within Dukinfield West, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 4SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSafe Start SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRavensfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 4SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 4SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaCavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PFWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidlBurlington Street, Tameside, OL6 7TZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miIcelandWarrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JSWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miA.S.M Indian GroceryTameside, OL6 7GFWalking directions to A.S.M Indian Grocery

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 SK16 4SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Anthony Rhodes

Dukinfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardDukinfieldE05014528
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dukinfield WestE02001245
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 017EE01006016
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 4SQ

Is SK16 4SQ (Dukinfield West) safe?

The area around SK16 4SQ records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SK16 4SQ?

The median sale price around SK16 4SQ in Dukinfield West is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK16 4SQ?

There are 15 schools close to SK16 4SQ, including Lyndhurst Primary School, Safe Start School (Good) and Ravensfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 4SQ?

The closest station to SK16 4SQ is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink), about 850 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around SK16 4SQ?

SK16 4SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK16 4SQ (Dukinfield West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK16 4SQ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Anthony Rhodes (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.