Postcode insights

SK16 5LQ

St Johns Close

Dukinfield Stalybridge

Interactive map showing SK16 5LQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK16 5LQ

Overview

Postcode SK16 5LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield Stalybridge ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Dukinfield East & Hough Hill area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dukinfield East & Hough Hill is £46,475 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dukinfield East & Hough Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dukinfield East & Hough Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Dukinfield East & Hough Hill is £46,475 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Dukinfield East & Hough Hill near SK16 5LQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 5LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stalybridge

N/A

Walking directions to Stalybridge
0.9 mi

Hyde North

N/A

Walking directions to Hyde North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,755.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
19.77(+257%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.57(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.98(-39%)
Vehicle crime
10.98(+83%)
Public order
8.78(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
97.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
Other Asian
2
0.64%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
20.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.56%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
54.11%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.07%
Other social rented
6
4.11%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

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 5LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202523, Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 5HZTerracedLeasehold£186,000
06 Feb 202630, Cumberland Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
22 Aug 202528, Cumberland Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
09 May 202530, Cumberland Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
24 Oct 202538, Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the SK16 5LQ postcode area, located within Dukinfield East & Hough Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 5LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary School, DukinfieldVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 5LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsWild Street, Tameside, SK16 5PJWalking directions to Morrisons

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 5LQ, 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)Dukinfield East & Hough HillE02001244
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 016DE01006021
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 5LQ

Is SK16 5LQ (Dukinfield East & Hough Hill) safe?

The area around SK16 5LQ records about 69 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK16 5LQ?

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

What schools are near SK16 5LQ?

There are 19 schools close to SK16 5LQ, including St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield (Good), All Saints Catholic College (Good) and Yew Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5LQ?

The closest station to SK16 5LQ is Stalybridge, about 1,193 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5LQ?

SK16 5LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK16 5LQ (Dukinfield East & Hough Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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