Rochester Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK16 5DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	50.8%	-4.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	45.1%	49.2%	4.1%	49.0%	0.2%

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 SK16 5DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	18.9%	17.5%	-1.4%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	62%	-3.1%	44.2%	17.8%
Separated	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	3.4%	9.4%	6.0%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	12.6%	10.5%	-2.1%	6.1%	4.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.4%	41.8%	5.4%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	42.6%	36%	-6.6%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	15.4%	15.9%	0.5%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	4.6%	6.3%	1.7%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	19.5%	-6.2%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	8.3%	-3.7%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	18.3%	1.2%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	11.8%	7.8%	5.3%	6.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	24.3%	12.3%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	15.4%	-5.7%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	8%	2.4%	-5.6%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
White	99.5%	100%	0.5%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	97.9%	98.9%	1.0%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	98.9%	1.5%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	68.6%	46.2%	22.4%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Rochester Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Close 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SK16 5DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Rochester Close are based on 10 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 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK16 5DG

Average Price
£309,590

Semi-Detached
£321,117

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£263,484

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rochester Close

Average Price
£288,957

Semi-Detached
£293,481

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£270,862

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rochester CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2025-05-09	£252,199
12 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-03-07	£322,442
3 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-12-16	£263,226
3 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-05-14	£278,498
12 Rochester Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2017-09-06	£254,353

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK16 5DG

Employment

SK16 5DG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK16 5DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Tennyson Avenue , SK16 5DP	3out of 4	282 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Green Primary Academy Bradley Green Road , Newton SK14 4NA	3out of 4	756 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ	3out of 4	993 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Westmorland Avenue , SK16 5JA	3out of 4	995 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Forester Drive , SK15 2DP	3out of 4	1,056 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL	- not rated	837 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX	3out of 4	1,845 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP	2out of 4	2,151 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR	1out of 4	2,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX	- not rated	2,467 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	2,708 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ	4out of 4	837 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH	- not rated	1,071 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS	3out of 4	2,034 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB	- not rated	2,330 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee Lounge	Hyde Park House, Cartwright Street	920 yd
Nana Josies Sandwich Shop	Nana Josies Sandwich Shop, 70 Yew Tree Lane	989 yd
Cromwell Tea Room	Cromwell High School, Yew Tree Lane	990 yd
Tiffin From Home	Tiffin From Home, 14 Glenville Walk	1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dukinfield Golf Club	Dukinfield Golf Club, Yew Tree Lane	256 yd
The Forester	The Forester, Fir Tree Lane	507 yd
King William IV Hotel	King William IV Hotel, 196 Talbot Road	883 yd
The British Protection	British Protection Inn, Hough Hill Road	885 yd
Stalybridge Cricket Club	Stalybridge Cricket Athletic Club, Cheetham Hill Road	913 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutney Massala	1 The Square, Fir Tree Lane	507 yd
Chutney Massala	1 The Square, Fir Tree Lane	507 yd
Good Luck	3 The Square, Fir Tree Lane	507 yd
Kells Kitchen	Kells Kitchen, 183 Talbot Road	883 yd
Red Food Takeaway	Red Food Takeaway, 182 Talbot Road	883 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-op	The Co-op, Talbot Road		940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dukinfield Golf Club YEW TREE LANE	golf	260 yd
Yew Tree Lane Playing Fields QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	676 yd
Cromwell High School CORONATION AVENUE		841 yd
Stalybridge St. Pauls Cricket Club CHEETHAM HILL ROAD	grass pitches	878 yd
Astley Sports Village Yew Tree Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,017 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	44.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	44.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.71 Mbit/s

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