Wych Fold, Hyde, SK14 5ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK14 5ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.3%	48.7%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 5ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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	17.5%	26.6%	9.1%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	52.1%	-7.4%	44.2%	7.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.5%	7.3%	-2.2%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	12%	10.9%	-1.1%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.5%	49.8%	12.3%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	38.4%	36.2%	-2.2%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	16.1%	10.9%	-5.2%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	5.4%	0.9%	-4.5%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	16.8%	-7.7%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	7.4%	-4.1%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	14.2%	-0.8%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	9%	10.5%	1.5%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	15.8%	2.3%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	23%	32.1%	9.1%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	98.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	59.6%	46.2%	13.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Wych Fold Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wych Fold was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hyde Werneth average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK14 5ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wych Fold are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wych Fold, Hyde, SK14 5ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK14 5ED

Average Price
£285,232

Semi-Detached
£278,077

Terraced
£399,706

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wych Fold

Average Price
£302,990

Semi-Detached
£298,907

Terraced
£409,160

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wych FoldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Wych Fold, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-04-24	£231,412
13 Wych Fold, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-02-02	£339,111
16 Wych Fold, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-12-21	£239,463
2 Wych Fold, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-07-22	£305,424
36 Wych Fold, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-12-20	£307,178

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK14 5ED

Employment

SK14 5ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SK14 5ED 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK14 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	59
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Education	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH	- not rated	4,619 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dowson Primary School Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU	- not rated	553 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dowson Primary Academy Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU	3out of 4	553 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	682 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School and Early Years Centre Queen Street , SK14 1QD	- not rated	1,463 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary Academy Queen Street , SK14 1QD	3out of 4	1,463 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Trees Sports College Two Trees Lane , Denton M34 7QL	- not rated	2,362 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP	- not rated	3,146 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP	2out of 4	3,146 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Community High School Fields Farm Road , Hattersley SK14 3NP	- not rated	3,382 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ	- not rated	2,584 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA	- not rated	5,359 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bankside Special School Grange Road , SK14 5NU	- not rated	1,237 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	1,793 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnfield Independent School Arnfield Independent School , Po Box 446 SK14 9EY	- not rated	2,059 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Agricultural and Rural Centre 5 Quarry Road , Romiley SK6 4BA	- not rated	3,036 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS	1out of 4	3,202 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gee X Community Centre	Werneth House, Wych Fold	2 yd
Griffs On The Green	Griffs On The Green, 266 Stockport Road	366 yd
Aqua Nurture	Aqua Nurture, Knott Lane	705 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grapes Hotel	Grapes Hotel, 289 Stockport Road	145 yd
3 Drinks Behind	3 Drinks Behind, 285 Stockport Road	218 yd
The Cheshire Cheese	Cheshire Cheese, 407 Stockport Road	251 yd
The Dining Room Gee Cross	The Dining Room, 276 Stockport Road	297 yd
Queen Adelaide Hotel	Queen Adelaide, 268 Stockport Road	366 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Chippy	The Village Chippy, 300 Stockport Road		145 yd
Ganjees Takeaway	Ganjees Takeaway, 278 Stockport Road		366 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, 228 Stockport Road		366 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dowson Primary Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Hyde Cricket And Squash Club WERNETH LOW ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	920 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SK14 5ED