Postcode insights

SK16 5GG

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Dukinfield Stalybridge

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Detailed insights for SK16 5GG

Overview

Postcode SK16 5GG is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield Stalybridge ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Newtonmoor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Flowery Field, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newtonmoor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newtonmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.7%

Approximately 33.7% 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 5GG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Flowery Field located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 5GG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 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
284
Population density
2,493.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.8(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-63%)
Burglary
6.11(+10%)
Public order
6.11(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
92.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.11%
Irish
5
1.76%
Other White
4
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
51
25.63%
No qualifications
42
21.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.57%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
41.58%
Other social rented
22
21.78%
Owns outright
17
16.83%
Social rents from council
12
11.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.92%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Dukinfield Stalybridge

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £266K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Dukinfield Stalybridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £385,000.

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 Stalybridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£325,000£357
Semi-Detached32£247,500£311
Terraced28£202,500£236
Flats18£138,375£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dukinfield Stalybridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dukinfield Stalybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£106,000£153,000£108,000
2017£213,500£97,000£150,000£111,000
2018£202,500£93,400£175,000£117,500
2019£248,750£124,498£168,000£125,500
2020£263,000£109,000£186,500£140,000
2021£251,000£105,000£204,000£144,000
2022£329,995£124,250£235,750£170,000
2023£325,000£126,000£250,000£172,000
2024£290,000£130,000£233,750£180,000
2025£307,500£139,500£248,000£185,000
2026£305,000£138,000£264,750£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dukinfield Stalybridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dukinfield Stalybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£161£186£136
2017£248£155£191£137
2018£236£148£200£147
2019£244£179£208£154
2020£265£167£224£156
2021£287£158£251£178
2022£306£185£274£198
2023£294£201£295£206
2024£355£185£283£218
2025£338£199£291£235
2026£380£218£324£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dukinfield Stalybridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202513, Rook Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
30 Jun 202531, Buckingham Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 5BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
07 May 20255, Gorse Hall Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5HESemi-DetachedFreehold£112,000
03 Mar 20251, Gorse Hall Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5HETerracedFreehold£225,000
28 Mar 20256, The Fairways, Dukinfield, SK16 5GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£390,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 5GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBradley Green Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBroadbent Fold Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRayner Stephens High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 5GG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 5GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBest-oneBower Court, Tameside, SK14 4HJWalking directions to Best-one

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 5GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jake Frater

Dukinfield Stalybridge - 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
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NewtonmoorE02001246
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 018EE01006020
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2022-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 5GG

Is SK16 5GG (Newtonmoor) safe?

The area around SK16 5GG records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5GG?

The median sale price around SK16 5GG in Newtonmoor is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK16 5GG?

There are 15 schools close to SK16 5GG, including Bradley Green Primary Academy (Good), Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Rayner Stephens High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5GG?

The closest station to SK16 5GG is Flowery Field, about 1,509 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5GG?

SK16 5GG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK16 5GG is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jake Frater (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.