Postcode insights

SK16 5SB

Eaton Close

Dukinfield

Interactive map showing SK16 5SB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK16 5SB

Overview

Postcode SK16 5SB is located in a major urban area, within the Dukinfield ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Dukinfield West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year. The nearest station is Hyde North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Dukinfield West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dukinfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dukinfield West is £38,620 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from SK16 5SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Dukinfield West near SK16 5SB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK16 5SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Hyde North

N/A

Walking directions to Hyde North
0.4 mi

Flowery Field

N/A

Walking directions to Flowery Field

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
6,535.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+10%)
Vehicle crime
23.81(+297%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.48(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.32(-4%)
Public order
15.87(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
92.58%
Other White
6
2.12%
Other
5
1.77%
Chinese
3
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.2%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.67%
No qualifications
42
17.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
41.27%
Owns outright
42
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.05%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
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 5SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK16 5SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 20252, Eaton Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5SBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£251,500
28 Mar 202524, Eaton Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5SBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£320,000
16 Jan 202624, Warwick Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5SDTerracedLeasehold£225,000
04 Sept 202521, Warwick Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5SDTerracedLeasehold£197,500
27 Mar 202549, Warwick Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5SDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£295,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK16 5SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableTameside Pupil Referral ServicePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThomas Ashton SchoolCommunity special school

Special Measures

0.4 miNot applicableOakdale SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK16 5SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK16 5SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDukinfield Convenience StoreBramhall Close, Tameside, SK16 5RFWalking directions to Dukinfield Convenience Store
0.4 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 5SB, 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)Dukinfield WestE02001245
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 017AE01006008
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SK16 5SB

Is SK16 5SB (Dukinfield West) safe?

The area around SK16 5SB records about 138 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SK16 5SB?

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

What schools are near SK16 5SB?

There are 16 schools close to SK16 5SB, including Tameside Pupil Referral Service (Good), Thomas Ashton School (Special Measures) and Oakdale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK16 5SB?

The closest station to SK16 5SB is Hyde North, about 200 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK16 5SB?

SK16 5SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,264 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK16 5SB (Dukinfield West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering SK16 5SB is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Anthony Rhodes (Reform UK).

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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.