Hickenfield Road is in Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 4HX is located in the Hyde Newton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hickenfield Road, Hyde, SK14 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 4JQ, SK14 4JG, SK14 4JL, SK14 4HY, SK14 4JA, SK14 4JN, SK14 4HT, SK14 4JW, SK14 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK14 4HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 36.5% | 50% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 30.6% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 24% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 15% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 94.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hickenfield Road 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 -38.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hickenfield Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-04-22 | £101,078 |
| 39 Hickenfield Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-12-20 | £134,319 |
| 7 Hickenfield Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-31 | £224,250 |
| 25 Hickenfield Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-29 | £180,769 |
| 4 Hickenfield Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-06-28 | £164,472 |
SK14 4HX 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision St Mary's Road , SK14 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Turner Lane , SK14 4AG | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Green Primary Academy Bradley Green Road , Newton SK14 4NA | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flowery Field Primary School Off Old Road , SK14 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Bar | The Butty Bar, 2 Lodge Street | 401 yd | |
| Louvolite Limited | Louverlite Ltd, Ashton Road | 431 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge | Hyde Park House, Cartwright Street | 544 yd | |
| The New Cake And Sandwich Shop | The New Cake And Sandwich Shop, 11 Bennett Street | 720 yd | |
| Java Coffee Shop | Hyde Park, Park Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield Cricket Club | Dukinfield Cricket Club, Clarendon Street | 77 yd | |
| Crown And Cushion | Crown And Cushion, 57 Victoria Street | 349 yd | |
| King William IV Hotel | King William IV Hotel, 196 Talbot Road | 523 yd | |
| Newton Ward Conservative Club | Newton Moor Conservative Club, Ashton Road | 591 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 175 Ashton Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | Dynasty Chinese Takeaway, 30 Talbot Road | 185 yd | |
| Paprika | Paprika, 160 Talbot Road | 317 yd | |
| Talbot Road Chippy | Talbot Road Chippy, 156 Talbot Road | 408 yd | |
| Red Food Takeaway | Red Food Takeaway, 182 Talbot Road | 523 yd | |
| The Mandarin | The Mandarin, 184 Talbot Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | The Co-op, Talbot Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Street Playing Fields VICTORIA STREET | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Garden Street Playing Fields VICTORIA STREET | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Leigh Fold Playing Fields LEIGH FOLD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Yew Tree Lane Playing Fields QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College (Closed) Clarendon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Bennett Street Playing Fields SHELLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Astley Sports Village Yew Tree Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Cromwell High School CORONATION AVENUE | 963 yd | |
| Newton Cricket Club Mount Pleasant | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Flowery Field Primary School FLOWERY FIELD INFANTS SCHOOL FLOWERY FIELD INFANTS SCHOOL OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 85.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.1% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.