Leigh Street is in Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 2RP is located in the Hyde Godley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leigh Street, Hyde, SK14 2RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 2RW, SK14 1PL, SK14 2RN, SK14 2RT, SK14 2RX, SK14 2RR, SK14 1PW, SK14 2RH, SK14 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK14 2RP is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 45.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.1% | 54.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK14 2RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 37.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 39.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 40.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 23.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 9% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 15.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.8% | 72.1% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 86.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hyde Godley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Leigh Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-12-17 | £156,902 |
| 6 Leigh Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-12-20 | £144,774 |
| 12 Leigh Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2014-11-20 | £97,011 |
| 8 Leigh Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,250 | 2014-02-21 | £148,882 |
| 10 Leigh Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2013-07-26 | £156,537 |
SK14 2RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Primary Academy Walker Lane , SK14 5PL | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary Academy Queen Street , SK14 1QD | - not rated | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godley Community Primary Academy St John's Drive , Godley SK14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church Street , SK14 1JL | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Turner Lane , SK14 4AG | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Tameside Hyde Leisure Pool | Swimming Pool, Walker Lane | 214 yd | |
| Hyde United FC Tea Bar, Lounge Kitchen And Tiger Club | Hyde United Football Club, Miles Street | 294 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Union Street | 362 yd | |
| Maha Indian Cuisine | Maha Indian Cuisine, 43 Clarendon Place | 424 yd | |
| The Breakfast Bar | The Breakfast Bar, 12 Clarendon Place | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Lane Working Mens Club | Back Lane Working Mens Club, Wilson Street | 135 yd | |
| The Sportsman Inn And El Cuba Libre | Sportsman Inn, 57 Mottram Road | 211 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 98 Lumn Road | 272 yd | |
| The Olde Town House | The Olde Town House, 46 Mottram Road | 285 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | The Queens Hotel, 23 Clarendon Place | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | China Kitchen, 89 Lumn Road | 117 yd | |
| Chungs | Chungs, 69 Mottram Road | 195 yd | |
| Kongs Fish And Chips | Kongs Fish And Chips, 145 Market Street | 525 yd | |
| Prep To Go (Hyde) | Prep To Go (Hyde), 177 Market Street | 529 yd | |
| The Food House | The Food House, 183 Market Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Superstore, Mottram Road | 321 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 18 Market Place | 527 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Water Street | 853 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Iceland Food Warehouse, 21 Manchester Road | 882 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | B And Q Plc, Manchester Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde United Fc HYDE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB HYDE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB MILES STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Active Hyde SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL WALKER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Walker Lane Playing Fields GRANGE ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Hatton Health & Fitness HATTON HOUSE HATTON HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Powerhouse Health & Fitness Centre 1-9 1-9 BOROUGH ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College (Closed) Clarendon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 304 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.