SK16 — DUKINFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SK16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK16 is £219,518, which is 30% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in SK16 cost 23.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SK16 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£340,602	93
Semi-detached	£235,543	254
Terraced	£166,552	332
Flat	£107,496	28
All types	£219,518	742

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SK16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SK16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK16 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield	Primary	Not inspected	mi
All Saints Catholic College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Yew Tree Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rayner Stephens High School	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK16 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK16 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SK16 — DUKINFIELD

Area Summary

SK16 (DUKINFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£219,518, 24% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£231K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK16?

The average house price in SK16 (DUKINFIELD) is £219,518, based on 742 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is SK16 a safe area to live?

Crime in SK16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SK16?

There are 12 schools in or near SK16. 8% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in SK16?

Council tax in SK16 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SK16?

The average broadband download speed in SK16 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SK16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in SK16 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 239,643.