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SK16

DUKINFIELD

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK16 covers DUKINFIELD in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £219,518
1yr change ▲ 4.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£219,518

▲ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

305 Mbps

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.

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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

£213K £216K £219K £222K £225K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

62

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.

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305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SK16 DUKINFIELD

What is the average house price in SK16 DUKINFIELD?
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 DUKINFIELD 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 is the population of SK16 DUKINFIELD?
The population of SK16 (DUKINFIELD) is approximately 239,643 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SK16 DUKINFIELD?
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.

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