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SK16 5AU

Birch Lane

Dukinfield

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Detailed insights for SK16 5AU

Overview

Postcode SK16 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield area of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Newtonmoor area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtonmoor is £36,374 per year. The median sale price in Dukinfield is £203,325 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £250,000. The nearest station is Hyde North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Newtonmoor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,734 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Newtonmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newtonmoor is £36,374 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK16 5AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Newtonmoor near SK16 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hyde North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 5AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hyde North

N/A

Walking directions to Hyde North
0.5 mi

Flowery Field

N/A

Walking directions to Flowery Field
1 mi

Newton For Hyde

N/A

Walking directions to Newton For Hyde

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
5,282.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.9(-12%)
Vehicle crime
15.3(+155%)
Public order
13.01(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.65(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
91.59%
Bangladeshi
12
3.48%
Pakistani
7
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.87%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
26.33%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.73%
No qualifications
45
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.44%
Owns outright
53
42.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.52%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Dukinfield

Median price: £203,325
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £166K – £250K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £203,325 (about £248 per square foot) in Dukinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £460,000.

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
Detached15£350,000£350
Semi-Detached33£231,000£261
Terraced62£180,500£237
Flats4£121,500£188

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£240,000£162,000
2026£360,000£110,000£232,000£186,000
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£263£225
2026£350£225£261£237
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 2026344, Birch Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 Aug 2026402, Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LBTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Oct 2025394, Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Jan 202611, Capesthorne Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5BGDetachedLeasehold£350,000
28 Aug 20263, Arley Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5RBDetachedLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the SK16 5AU postcode area, located within Newtonmoor, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SK16 5AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic CollegeAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK16 5AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 5AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDukinfield Convenience StoreBramhall Close, Tameside, SK16 5RFWalking directions to Dukinfield Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily58 Ashton Road, Hyde, SK14 4RNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,894

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 5AU, 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)NewtonmoorE02001246
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 018BE01006013
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 5AU

Is SK16 5AU (Newtonmoor) safe?

The area around SK16 5AU records about 90 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, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near SK16 5AU?

The median sale price around SK16 5AU in Dukinfield is £203,325 (about £248 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK16 5AU?

There are 12 schools close to SK16 5AU, including St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good), Yew Tree Primary School (Good) and All Saints Catholic College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5AU?

The closest station to SK16 5AU is Hyde North, about 670 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5AU?

SK16 5AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK16 5AU (Newtonmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK16 5AU is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Anthony Rhodes (Reform UK).