Postcode SK16 5NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Stalybridge South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stalybridge South is £48,037 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Stalybridge South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Stalybridge South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stalybridge South is £48,037 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK16 5NJ.
Stalybridge South near SK16 5NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £330,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £248,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 68 | £170,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 5 | £107,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5NJ.
In the SK16 5NJ postcode area, located within Stalybridge South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 5NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Wild Street, Tameside, SK16 5PJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK16 5NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Anthony Rhodes
Dukinfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Reynolds
Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK16 5NJ records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SK16 5NJ in Stalybridge South is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SK16 5NJ, including St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield (Good), All Saints Catholic College (Good) and Trinity School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK16 5NJ is Stalybridge, about 1,051 m away.
SK16 5NJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,841 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering SK16 5NJ is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Anthony Rhodes (Reform UK).
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.