Wood Street is in Dukinfield and in Tameside district. SK16 4UT is located in the Dukinfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK16 4WA, SK16 4XX, SK16 5RA, SK16 4XU, SK16 4UQ, SK16 4WB, SK16 5RY, SK16 4UN, SK16 4XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK16 4UT is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 51.6% | 44.1% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 55.9% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 43.7% | 38.8% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 42.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 40.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 23% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 8.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 90.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 89.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway View Works Wood Street, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-12-02 | £73,066 |
SK16 4UT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Lane Primary School Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | - not rated | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway PRU New Century House , Victory Road SK16 4XS | - not rated | 271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | - not rated | 848 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 1out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre | Loxley House, 85 Birch Lane | 807 yd | |
| ITRAIN Gym | Dukinfield Swimming Baths, Birch Lane | 969 yd | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | Globe Canteen And Coffee, Globe Square | 1,026 yd | |
| The New Cake And Sandwich Shop | The New Cake And Sandwich Shop, 11 Bennett Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club | Dukinfield Rugby Union Football Club, Birch Lane | 694 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | Angel Inn, 197 King Street | 939 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | George And Dragon, 23 Bennett Street | 1,051 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 66 Jeffreys Drive | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supa Sarnies | Supa Sarnies, 318 King Street | 366 yd | |
| Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals | Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals, 417 King Street | 366 yd | |
| Wheelers Traditional Fish And Chips | Wheelers Traditional Fish And Chips, 2 Westbury Street | 395 yd | |
| Ying Wah | Ying Wah, 65 Old Road | 958 yd | |
| H And C Takeaway | H And C Takeaway, 22 Bennett Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsnap Lane Playing Fields KING STREET | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Village Gym (Hyde) CAPTAIN CLARKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Armadale Road Playing Fields 96A 96A ARMADALE ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Blocksages Playing Fields BIRCH LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Thomas Ashton School ACCESS TO SCHOOL OF ACCESS TO SCHOOL OF BENNETT STREET | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Hyde Community College OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Hyde Technology School (Closed) Old Road | 976 yd | |
| Itrain BIRCH LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| All Saints Catholic College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Kenyon Avenue | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Clarendon Fields Community Primary School (Closed) Clarendon Street | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.