Ashridge Drive is in Dukinfield and in Tameside district. SK16 4HU is located in the Dukinfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK16 4HF, SK16 4TY, SK16 4HH, SK16 4XD, SK16 4HP, SK16 4TL, SK16 4TZ, SK16 4HN, SK16 4XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK16 4HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 SK16 4HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 28.4% | 30.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 57.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.9% | 52.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 9.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 19.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 25.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 90.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashridge Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dukinfield 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 -7.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £224,500 | 2020-08-12 | £304,781 |
| 9 Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2019-12-20 | £390,001 |
| 7 Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2017-09-22 | £405,172 |
| 11 Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2016-10-14 | £412,935 |
| 3 Ashridge Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2016-08-05 | £324,477 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | Globe Canteen And Coffee, Globe Square | 670 yd | |
| Globe Cafe | Headway House, Astley Street | 672 yd | |
| Herb & Spice | Herb & Spice, 99 Foundry Street | 901 yd | |
| CK's Kitchen | CK's Kitchen, 71 King Street | 979 yd | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | The Dukinfield Pantry, 2 Wellington Parade | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club | Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club, Birch Lane | 93 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | Angel Inn, 197 King Street | 356 yd | |
| Astley Arms | Astley Arms, 1 Chapel Hill | 767 yd | |
| Astley Arms | Astley Arms, 293 Astley Street | 773 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 66 Jeffreys Drive | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals | Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals, 417 King Street | 240 yd | |
| Supa Sarnies | Supa Sarnies, 318 King Street | 240 yd | |
| Church Street Chippy | Church Street Chippy, 132 Church Street | 660 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | Kebabalicious, 145 King Street | 771 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Golden Palace, 119 King Street | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsnap Lane Playing Fields KING STREET | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Clarendon Fields Community Primary School (Closed) Clarendon Street | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Dukinfield Cricket Club CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Ravensfield Primary School CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Armadale Road Playing Fields 96A 96A ARMADALE ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Village Gym (Hyde) CAPTAIN CLARKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Blocksages Playing Fields BIRCH LANE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Itrain BIRCH LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.