Cost of Living in SK16
Tameside
SK16 at a glance
Postcode district (SK16)£198k
Median home price
938
Sales (last 5y)
-29%
vs national median
£144
Est. council tax / mo
4.1/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SK16 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SK16
Postcode district (SK16)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £320,000 | 127 | −£90k |
| Semi-detached | £230,000 | 405 | −£30k |
| Terraced | £155,000 | 538 | −£63k |
| Flat | £120,000 | 41 | −£112k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SK16
Band C
Estimated band
£1,733
Estimated annual cost
£144
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SK16)SK16 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.1 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 15 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 29% less than the national median.