Dowson Road, Hyde, SK14 5HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK14 5HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	51.8%	2.9%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.1%	48.2%	-2.9%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 5HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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	21.7%	24.6%	2.9%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.7%	61.4%	-2.3%	44.2%	17.2%
Separated	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.6%	6.4%	-2.2%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	3.7%	5.7%	2.0%	6.1%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.6%	48.5%	-0.1%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	35.1%	35.1%	0.0%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	12.6%	12.9%	0.3%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	13.5%	10%	-3.5%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	11.8%	-6.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	10.4%	-10.2%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	9.3%	1.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	24.3%	10.1%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	30%	8.3%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	1.1%	0.1%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.4%	93.5%	-1.9%	81.4%	12.1%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	97.8%	96.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.7%	37.2%	-4.5%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Dowson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dowson Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

🔎 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 5HH, 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 Dowson Road are based on 233 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 Dowson Road, Hyde, SK14 5HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK14 5HH

Average Price
£381,539

Semi-Detached
£367,601

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£437,293

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dowson Road

Average Price
£323,816

Semi-Detached
£384,318

Terraced
£164,523

Detached
£487,416

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£105,000

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dowson Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
179 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£348,000	2023-09-15	£372,095
165 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-10-25	£274,741
181 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-08-26	£368,023
179 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-09-27	£302,632
185 Dowson Road, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-06-10	£342,570

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK14 5HH

Employment

SK14 5HH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	119
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	23
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	10
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dowson Primary Academy Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU	3out of 4	278 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	830 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School Church Street , SK14 1JL	- not rated	883 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary Academy Queen Street , SK14 1QD	- not rated	964 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Primary Academy Walker Lane , SK14 5PL	3out of 4	1,266 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	1,191 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP	2out of 4	2,528 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF	3out of 4	2,966 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL	- not rated	3,607 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	3,775 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS	3out of 4	2,675 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET	- not rated	2,983 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP	- not rated	3,363 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT	- not rated	3,363 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS	- not rated	3,363 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aqua Nurture	Aqua Nurture, Knott Lane	206 yd
Griffs On The Green	Griffs On The Green, 266 Stockport Road	485 yd
Gee X Community Centre	Werneth House, Wych Fold	578 yd
Hyde Little Theatre	Hyde Little Theatre, 314 Market Street	842 yd
Room 8 Games - Umami Burger	Scout Hut, Albert Road	1,033 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cheshire Cheese	Cheshire Cheese, 407 Stockport Road	422 yd
Grapes Hotel	Grapes Hotel, 289 Stockport Road	436 yd
The Dining Room Gee Cross	The Dining Room, 276 Stockport Road	468 yd
Queen Adelaide Hotel	Queen Adelaide, 268 Stockport Road	484 yd
3 Drinks Behind	3 Drinks Behind, 285 Stockport Road	488 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Chippy	The Village Chippy, 300 Stockport Road	436 yd
Ganjees Takeaway	Ganjees Takeaway, 278 Stockport Road	484 yd
Simply Chinese	Simply Chinese, 49 Dowson Road	745 yd
The Hot Crumpet	The Hot Crumpet, 59 Dowson Road	745 yd
Dolce Treatz	Dolce Treatz, 18 Thornley Street	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, 228 Stockport Road		484 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dowson Primary Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	174 yd
Hatton Health & Fitness HATTON HOUSE HATTON HOUSE MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	912 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	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%

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	77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SK14 5HH