Thorncliffe Vale is in Hollingworth, Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 8JH is located in the Longdendale 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 Thorncliffe Vale, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 8JQ, SK14 8JG, SK14 8JL, SK14 8JN, SK14 8NH, SK14 8NJ, SK14 8JF, SK14 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK14 8JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 47.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 30.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.8% | 15.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 32.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorncliffe Vale was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 342.9% higher than the Longdendale average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Thorncliffe Vale has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Longdendale and the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Tameside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thorncliffe Vale, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-11-27 | £340,763 |
| 1 Thorncliffe Vale, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2019-07-19 | £335,287 |
| 5 Thorncliffe Vale, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2018-02-23 | £401,295 |
| 1 Thorncliffe Vale, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-09-05 | £349,044 |
SK14 8JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JH 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Winster Mews , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Primary School Market Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LP | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | 1out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School South Close , Tintwistle SK13 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottram CofE Primary School War Hill , Mottram SK14 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Infant School Mersey Bank Road , Hadfield SK13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | 2out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 5,458 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TZ Shake, Cake 'n' Roll | TZ Shake, Cake 'n' Roll, 78 Market Street | 433 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe And Takeaway | Cosy Cafe And Takeaway, 52 Market Street | 514 yd | |
| Hollingworth Methodist Church | Hollingworth Methodist Church, Water Lane | 549 yd | |
| Mimi's Cafe | Mimi's Cafe, 37 Market Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Cricket Club | Hollingworth Cricket Club, Spring Street | 399 yd | |
| Hollingworth Liberal Club | Hollingworth Liberal Club, 44 Market Street | 487 yd | |
| The Gun Inn | Gun Inn, 2 Market Street | 514 yd | |
| The New Inn | The New Inn, 44 Market Street | 514 yd | |
| Hollingworth Conservative Club | Hollingworth Conservative Club, 113 Market Street | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Coin | Golden Coin, 92 Market Street | 471 yd | |
| Spice Bistro | Bank House, 22 Market Street | 514 yd | |
| Hollingworth Food Spot | Hollingworth Food Spot, 124 Market Street | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longdendale High School SPRING STREET | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Hollingworth (Closed) Water Lane | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Hollingworth Bowling Club Pavilion ETHEROW BOWLING CLUB ETHEROW BOWLING CLUB THE BOULEVARD | 781 yd | |
| West Drive FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND WEST DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Just Add Water Sports (Closed) Unit 27 Unit 27 Graphite Way | swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 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% |
| 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.