The postcode SK16 5LX is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK16 5LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK16 5LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK16 5LX as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to SK16 5LX is Brierley Street which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Brunswick and is 35 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.62 km away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Stalybridge Rail Station, 1.14 km away.
The closest primary school to SK16 5LX (for ages 11 and under) is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 14, 2017.
The local pub for residents of SK16 5LX is Tame Valley Hotel and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Good Tasty and is 452 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on November 16, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 28.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 19.2% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 80.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK16 5LX is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Tameside and Glossop is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK16 5LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK16 5LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK16 5LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK16 5LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 744 m |
| Tameside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 793 m |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy | 3-11 | 879 m | |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 882 m |
| All Saints Catholic College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 13, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Trinity School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.03 km | |
| West Hill School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.07 km |
| Ravensfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| The Heys Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Outstanding (January 21, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Cromwell High School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (September 19, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Yew Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.29 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2016) | 1.37 km |
| Rayner Stephens High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.38 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Oakdale School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Safe Start Education | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.57 km | |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 23, 2007) | 1.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK16 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Tame Valley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 354 m | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 452 m | |
| Masons Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 25, 2019 | 481 m | |
| The Jerk Stop | Awaiting Inspection | 481 m | |
| Bridgefield Curry Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 8, 2019 | 555 m | |
| Welcome Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 7, 2019 | 568 m | |
| Concord Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 11, 2021 | 570 m | |
| Curry Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 17, 2018 | 570 m | |
| Dessert Factory | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 570 m | |
| Ls Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2019 | 570 m | |
| Silvia Catering Solutions At Dukinfield Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 613 m | |
| Ultimate Fitness Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 621 m | |
| Kids Planet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 621 m | |
| The Albion Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2018 | 621 m | |
| Boat House Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2022 | 627 m | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2019 | 629 m | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 631 m | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 655 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK16 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| The Brunswick | 35 m | |
| The Brunswick | 42 m | |
| Sandy Lane | 175 m | |
| Sandy Lane | 213 m | |
| Binns Street | 427 m | |
| Old Square | 1.13 km | |
| Market Hall | 1.15 km | |
| Stamford Street | 1.2 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.62 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.65 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.65 km | |
| Stalybridge Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 1.53 km | |
| Hyde North Rail Station | 1.86 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.33 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.33 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 18.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK16 5LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Newton Moor | 1.6 km | |
| Primrose Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Hough Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Early Bank Wood | 2.29 km | |
| Dunkirk Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 2.75 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 2.9 km |
| Broadoak Clough | Valley | 2.91 km |
| Greenhurst Clough | Valley | 3.07 km |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | 3.19 km | |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 3.29 km |
| Bonemill Dam | 3.3 km | |
| Godley Reservoir | 3.36 km | |
| Boodle Wood | 3.51 km | |
| New Covert | 3.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK16 5LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 27.8 Mbps | 28.8 Mbps | 79.76 Mbps |
| Upload | 3.1 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 1 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 80.8% | 19.2% | 22.7 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 19.2% | 19.2% | 42.3 | 7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SK16 5LX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48091700 |
| Longitude | -2.07890400 |
| OS Easting | 394861 |
| OS Northing | 0398245 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Denton and Reddish |
| Electoral Ward | Dukinfield |
| Local Authority District | Tameside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tameside and Glossop |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Dukinfield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005786 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |