Thorncliff Wood is in Hollingworth, Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 8NJ 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 Thorncliff Wood, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 8NH, SK14 8GA, SK14 8NL, SK14 8NQ, SK14 8HS, SK14 8JG, SK14 8JF, SK14 8PR, SK14 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK14 8NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.5% | 48.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 38.1% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 47.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 53.2% | 48.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 11.3% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 30.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.9% | 96.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorncliff Wood was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longdendale 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 -93.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thorncliff Wood, Hyde, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-03-28 | £595,936 |
| 24 Thorncliff Wood, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-30 | £276,012 |
| 28 Thorncliff Wood, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-06-24 | £342,999 |
| 18 Thorncliff Wood, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2021-01-29 | £345,428 |
| 22 Thorncliff Wood, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-06-12 | £218,510 |
SK14 8NJ 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Winster Mews , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 4out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | 1out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School South Close , Tintwistle SK13 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottram CofE Primary School War Hill , Mottram SK14 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Infant School Mersey Bank Road , Hadfield SK13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,679 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 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | 2out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 185 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe And Takeaway | Cosy Cafe And Takeaway, 52 Market Street | 244 yd | |
| Hollingworth Methodist Church | Hollingworth Methodist Church, Water Lane | 278 yd | |
| Mimi's Cafe | Mimi's Cafe, 37 Market Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Cricket Club | Hollingworth Cricket Club, Spring Street | 133 yd | |
| Hollingworth Liberal Club | Hollingworth Liberal Club, 44 Market Street | 209 yd | |
| The Gun Inn | Gun Inn, 2 Market Street | 244 yd | |
| The New Inn | The New Inn, 44 Market Street | 244 yd | |
| Hollingworth Conservative Club | Hollingworth Conservative Club, 113 Market Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Bistro | Bank House, 22 Market Street | 244 yd | |
| Golden Coin | Golden Coin, 92 Market Street | 245 yd | |
| Hollingworth Food Spot | Hollingworth Food Spot, 124 Market Street | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth (Closed) Water Lane | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Longdendale High School SPRING STREET | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Hollingworth Bowling Club Pavilion ETHEROW BOWLING CLUB ETHEROW BOWLING CLUB THE BOULEVARD | 494 yd | |
| Just Add Water Sports (Closed) Unit 27 Unit 27 Graphite Way | swimming pool | 945 yd |
| West Drive FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND WEST DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,080 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.