Postcode insights

SK16 5AZ

Birch Lane

Dukinfield

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Detailed insights for SK16 5AZ

Overview

Postcode SK16 5AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield ward 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 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 12,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% 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 5AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newtonmoor near SK16 5AZ 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 5AZ
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
0.9 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£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2025402, Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LBTerracedFreehold£177,000
02 May 2025411, Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LDTerracedFreehold£160,000
30 Jan 202611, Capesthorne Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5BGDetachedLeasehold£350,000
31 Mar 202512, Bylands Fold, Dukinfield, SK16 5BHDetachedLeasehold£380,000
04 Apr 2025286, Birch Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5ATTerracedFreehold£141,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 5AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableOakdale SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCromwell High SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 5AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 5AZ
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
0.5 miGo Local119-121 Bennett Street, Hyde, SK14 4SSWalking directions to Go Local

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 5AZ, 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 5AZ

Is SK16 5AZ (Newtonmoor) safe?

The area around SK16 5AZ 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SK16 5AZ?

The median sale price around SK16 5AZ in Newtonmoor is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK16 5AZ?

There are 16 schools close to SK16 5AZ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Oakdale School (Good) and Cromwell High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5AZ?

The closest station to SK16 5AZ is Hyde North, about 674 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5AZ?

SK16 5AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK16 5AZ 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.