Postcode report
Is SK16 5EA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SK16 5EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SK16 5EA is a postcode in Dukinfield, Tameside, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SK16 5EA, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SK16 5EA are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SK16 5EA is based on Tameside 016 Census 2021. It covers 5,404 residents, 3,299 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SK16 5EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SK16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £262k from 72 rolling sales, up 8.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SK16 5EA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SK16 5EA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SK16 5EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SK16 5EA
Is SK16 5EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SK16 5EA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SK16 5EA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SK16 5EA?
LocaleIQ matched SK16 5EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SK16 5EA?
The latest median sold price is £262k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SK16 5EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.