Higham Lane, Hyde, SK14 5LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK14 5LP is primarily male, with 53.6% 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	50.7%	46.4%	-4.3%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	49.3%	53.6%	4.3%	49.0%	4.6%

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 5LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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	27.4%	27.6%	0.2%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	55.2%	-2.1%	44.2%	11.0%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.1%	2.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	5.1%	5.2%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	6.8%	9%	2.2%	6.1%	2.9%

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 (86.2%) 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	48.6%	60.1%	11.5%	48.4%	11.7%
Good health	33.3%	26.1%	-7.2%	33.6%	-7.5%
Fair health	12.3%	8.5%	-3.8%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	4.3%	3.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.1%

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	23.9%	17.2%	-6.7%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	3.1%	-10.6%	9.6%	-6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	16.4%	1.9%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	5.5%	-1.3%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	11.7%	-1.1%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	43%	17.4%	33.8%	9.2%
Other	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Pakistani	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	92%	96.7%	4.7%	81.4%	15.3%
Arab	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	92.8%	96.7%	3.9%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	2%	-2.3%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	96.7%	3.9%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Higham Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higham Lane 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

🔎 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 5LP, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Higham Lane are based on 78 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 Higham Lane, Hyde, SK14 5LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK14 5LP

Average Price
£861,491

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£861,491

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higham Lane

Average Price
£453,376

Semi-Detached
£456,250

Terraced
£273,975

Detached
£683,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,977

Other
£496,771

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higham LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
150 Higham Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2021-01-20	£828,484
150 Higham Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2015-12-17	£973,779
150 Higham Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£645,000	2008-04-11	£1,047,864
150 Higham Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	1995-12-22	£887,374

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK14 5LP

Employment

SK14 5LP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	39
Retired	32
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	15
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Education	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School Higham Lane , Gee Cross SK14 5LX	3out of 4	467 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dowson Primary Academy Marlborough Road , SK14 5HU	3out of 4	944 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary Academy Queen Street , SK14 1QD	- not rated	1,555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Primary Academy Walker Lane , SK14 5PL	3out of 4	1,638 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School Church Street , SK14 1JL	- not rated	1,724 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	652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP	2out of 4	3,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL	- not rated	4,065 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	4,163 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF	3out of 4	4,165 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	3,429 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD	3out of 4	4,045 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ	4out of 4	4,065 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET	- not rated	4,141 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP	- not rated	4,361 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hyde War Memorial Trust Cafe	Lower Higham Visitor Centre, Higham Lane	498 yd
Werneth Low Golf Club	Werneth Low Golf Club, Werneth Low Road	698 yd
Griffs On The Green	Griffs On The Green, 266 Stockport Road	719 yd
Gee X Community Centre	Werneth House, Wych Fold	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hare And Hounds	Hare And Hounds Hotel, Werneth Low Road	508 yd
Hyde Cricket And Squash Club	Hyde Cricket And Squash Club, Werneth Low Road	547 yd
The Buxton Inn	Buxton Inn, 36 Mottram Old Road	631 yd
Queen Adelaide Hotel	Queen Adelaide, 268 Stockport Road	721 yd
The Dining Room Gee Cross	The Dining Room, 276 Stockport Road	753 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ganjees Takeaway	Ganjees Takeaway, 278 Stockport Road		721 yd
The Village Chippy	The Village Chippy, 300 Stockport Road		931 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, 228 Stockport Road		721 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hyde Cricket And Squash Club WERNETH LOW ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	556 yd
Alder Community High School MOTTRAM OLD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	687 yd
Werneth Low Golf Club WERNETH LOW GOLF CLUB HOUSE WERNETH LOW GOLF CLUB HOUSE WERNETH LOW ROAD	golf	701 yd
Dowson Primary Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	1,054 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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

Overview of SK14 5LP