Moreton Close is in Dukinfield and in Tameside district. SK16 5RD is located in the Dukinfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moreton Close, Dukinfield, SK16 5RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK16 5RB, SK16 5RJ, SK16 5RQ, SK16 5RL, SK16 5AN, SK16 5RN, SK16 5BG, SK16 5RZ, SK16 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK16 5RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 33.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 22.9% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 92.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.2% | 94.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreton 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Moreton Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-10-03 | £487,727 |
| 8 Moreton Close, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2003-05-02 | £563,114 |
SK16 5RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | - not rated | 392 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 | 392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Lane Primary School Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 983 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 | - not rated | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Sports College and Community High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | 2out of 4 | 781 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 | 1,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,895 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 | 575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre | Loxley House, 85 Birch Lane | 303 yd | |
| ITRAIN Gym | Dukinfield Swimming Baths, Birch Lane | 525 yd | |
| Cromwell Tea Room | Cromwell High School, Yew Tree Lane | 717 yd | |
| Nana Josies Sandwich Shop | Nana Josies Sandwich Shop, 70 Yew Tree Lane | 718 yd | |
| The New Cake And Sandwich Shop | The New Cake And Sandwich Shop, 11 Bennett Street | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George And Dragon | George And Dragon, 23 Bennett Street | 778 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 175 Ashton Road | 830 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Wheatsheaf Inn, 41 Birch Lane | 834 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 66 Jeffreys Drive | 886 yd | |
| Newton Ward Conservative Club | Newton Moor Conservative Club, Ashton Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Traditional Fish And Chips | Wheelers Traditional Fish And Chips, 2 Westbury Street | 620 yd | |
| Supa Sarnies | Supa Sarnies, 318 King Street | 677 yd | |
| Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals | Fish And Chips & Chinese Meals, 417 King Street | 677 yd | |
| H And C Takeaway | H And C Takeaway, 22 Bennett Street | 778 yd | |
| Astley Sports Village | Astley Sports College And Community High School, Yew Tree Lane | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blocksages Playing Fields BIRCH LANE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Armadale Road Playing Fields 96A 96A ARMADALE ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Dewsnap Lane Playing Fields KING STREET | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| All Saints Catholic College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Kenyon Avenue | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Itrain BIRCH LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Village Gym (Hyde) CAPTAIN CLARKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Astley Sports Village Yew Tree Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Leigh Fold Playing Fields LEIGH FOLD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Cromwell High School CORONATION AVENUE | 872 yd | |
| Bennett Street Playing Fields SHELLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 893 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.