Dowson Road is in Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 5BR is located in the Hyde Werneth 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 Dowson Road, Hyde, SK14 5BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 5BP, SK14 5JA, SK14 5BU, SK14 5JE, SK14 5JB, SK14 5DT, SK14 5BX, SK14 5HZ, SK14 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK14 5BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK14 5BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.4% | 21.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 61.1% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 7.3% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 53.7% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 10.3% | -10.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 15.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 39.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98% | 94.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dowson Road was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 358.3% higher than the Hyde Werneth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dowson Road has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Hyde Werneth and the 10th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Tameside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-13 | £370,648 |
| 209 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2022-09-20 | £389,453 |
| 207 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2020-10-30 | £393,816 |
| 203 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-08 | £364,514 |
| 217 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £324,500 | 2018-11-29 | £482,924 |
SK14 5BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowson Primary School Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dowson Primary Academy Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School Higham Lane , Gee Cross SK14 5LX | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church Street , SK14 1JL | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church Street , SK14 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Trees Sports College Two Trees Lane , Denton M34 7QL | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Special School Grange Road , SK14 5NU | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Pupil Referral Unit Rear of Tameside College of Technology , Union Street SK14 1ND | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnfield Independent School Arnfield Independent School , Po Box 446 SK14 9EY | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 1out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Nurture | Aqua Nurture, Knott Lane | 253 yd | |
| Gee X Community Centre | Werneth House, Wych Fold | 455 yd | |
| Griffs On The Green | Griffs On The Green, 266 Stockport Road | 515 yd | |
| Hyde Little Theatre | Hyde Little Theatre, 314 Market Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 407 Stockport Road | 237 yd | |
| Grapes Hotel | Grapes Hotel, 289 Stockport Road | 329 yd | |
| The Joshua Bradley | The Joshua Bradley, Stockport Road | 426 yd | |
| 3 Drinks Behind | 3 Drinks Behind, 285 Stockport Road | 453 yd | |
| The Dining Room Gee Cross | The Dining Room, 276 Stockport Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | The Village Chippy, 300 Stockport Road | 329 yd | |
| Ganjees Takeaway | Ganjees Takeaway, 278 Stockport Road | 514 yd | |
| Simply Chinese | Simply Chinese, 49 Dowson Road | 955 yd | |
| The Hot Crumpet | The Hot Crumpet, 59 Dowson Road | 956 yd | |
| Dolce Treatz | Dolce Treatz, 18 Thornley Street | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 228 Stockport Road | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dowson Primary Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 343 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.