Postcode SK16 4XJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dukinfield Park.
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.
Dukinfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.8% 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.
The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from SK16 4XJ.
Dukinfield West near SK16 4XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dukinfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dukinfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £330,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £248,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 68 | £170,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 5 | £107,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 4XJ.
In the SK16 4XJ postcode area, located within Dukinfield West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 4XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Wild Street, Tameside, SK16 5PJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Burlington Street, Tameside, OL6 7TZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK16 4XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Anthony Rhodes
Dukinfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK16 4XJ 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.
The median sale price around SK16 4XJ in Dukinfield West is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SK16 4XJ, including Lyndhurst Primary School, Ravensfield Primary School (Good) and Safe Start School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK16 4XJ is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,175 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
SK16 4XJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK16 4XJ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Anthony Rhodes (Reform UK).
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.