Vicarage Drive is in Dukinfield and in Tameside district. SK16 5HZ is located in the Dukinfield Stalybridge 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 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, SK16 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK16 5LE, SK16 5PB, SK16 5LG, SK16 5PA, SK16 5HY, SK16 5LQ, SK16 5NU, SK16 5NS, SK16 5NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK16 5HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 29.6% | 38.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 41% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 49.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 21.6% | 26.5% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 8.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 25.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.3% | 81.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 90.7% | 86.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 87.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage 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 risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2025-03-21 | £188,824 |
| 49 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-14 | £213,360 |
| 51 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-06-23 | £178,514 |
| 75 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2020-10-23 | £211,323 |
| 97 Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-10-23 | £292,684 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Westmorland Avenue , SK16 5JA | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church Centre | St Johns Church, Vicarage Drive | 262 yd | |
| Mahal Indian Restaurant | Bridgefield Curry House, 150 High Street | 321 yd | |
| Herb & Spice | Herb & Spice, 99 Foundry Street | 466 yd | |
| ITRAIN Gym | Dukinfield Swimming Baths, Birch Lane | 596 yd | |
| Latte Da | Latte Da, 69 Park Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 107 Oxford Road | 49 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Wheatsheaf Inn, 41 Birch Lane | 324 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 66 Jeffreys Drive | 492 yd | |
| Stalybridge Cricket Club | Stalybridge Cricket Athletic Club, Cheetham Hill Road | 497 yd | |
| The Lodge Hotel | Lodge Hotel, 144 Cheetham Hill Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Chippy | Concord Chippy, 34 Concord Way | 533 yd | |
| Ls Kitchen | Ls Kitchen, 11 Concord Way | 533 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | Curry Cottage, 1 Concord Way | 533 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | Golden Phoenix, 123 Cheetham Hill Road | 539 yd | |
| Delicious Dukin Food | Delicious Dukin Food, 121 Cheetham Hill Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Foundry Street | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itrain BIRCH LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Stalybridge St. Pauls Cricket Club CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| All Saints Catholic College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Kenyon Avenue | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Blocksages Playing Fields BIRCH LANE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Stanley Square Conservative Club DUKINFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB DUKINFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB STANLEY STREET | 719 yd | |
| Armadale Road Playing Fields 96A 96A ARMADALE ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Cromwell High School CORONATION AVENUE | 995 yd | |
| Astley Sports Village Yew Tree Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| 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 | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.