Postcode insights

SK16 5HH

Hitchen Drive

Dukinfield Stalybridge

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Detailed insights for SK16 5HH

Overview

Postcode SK16 5HH 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Stalybridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gorse Hall.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
82.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Newtonmoor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newtonmoor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.8%

Approximately 82.8% 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 5HH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 5HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stalybridge

N/A

Walking directions to Stalybridge
1 mi

Flowery Field

N/A

Walking directions to Flowery Field

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK16 5HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGorse HallLargeWalking directions to Gorse Hall

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
5,927.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.57(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.95(+33%)
Public order
19.29(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.31(+26%)
Shoplifting
8.65(+50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
92.17%
Other Asian
3
1.3%
African
3
1.3%
Other
3
1.3%
Caribbean
2
0.87%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
36.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.81%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
87
55.41%
Social rents from council
43
27.39%
Owns outright
10
6.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.73%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.46%
Total households: 157

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202523, Oak Tree Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 5ERFlatsLeasehold£85,000
20 Oct 20259, Elm Tree Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 5HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Mar 202524, Rowan Crescent, Dukinfield, SK16 5ETTerracedFreehold£185,000
07 May 20255, Gorse Hall Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5HESemi-DetachedFreehold£112,000
03 Mar 20251, Gorse Hall Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5HETerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the SK16 5HH postcode area, located within Newtonmoor, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 5HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryRayner Stephens High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCromwell High SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5HH, 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 018DE01006019
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 5HH

Is SK16 5HH (Newtonmoor) safe?

The area around SK16 5HH records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5HH?

The median sale price around SK16 5HH 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 5HH?

There are 14 schools close to SK16 5HH, including Rayner Stephens High School (Requires improvement), Yew Tree Primary School (Good) and Cromwell High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5HH?

The closest station to SK16 5HH is Stalybridge, about 1,347 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5HH?

SK16 5HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK16 5HH 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.