Postcode SK5 6AB is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Reddish area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reddish is £47,959 per year. The nearest station is Reddish South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vale Common.
Central Reddish has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reddish has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reddish is £47,959 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK5 6AB.
Central Reddish near SK5 6AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reddish South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reddish South | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish South |
| 0.8 mi | Reddish North | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vale Common | Large | Walking directions to Vale Common |
| 0.3 mi | Houldsworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Houldsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Unity Park Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Unity Park Play Area |
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Reddish North area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £320,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £245,500 | £303 |
| Terraced | 101 | £205,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 23 | £142,650 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,750 | £115,000 | £155,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £105,000 | £145,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £249,000 | £105,000 | £160,500 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £109,375 | £161,000 | £138,250 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £132,000 | £175,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £297,500 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £169,973 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £155,000 | £220,000 | £186,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £140,000 | £220,000 | £186,225 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £142,000 | £227,500 | £193,500 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £141,325 | £249,975 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £319,000 | £133,000 | £246,125 | £207,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285 | £142 | £183 | £155 |
| 2017 | £247 | £179 | £179 | £152 |
| 2018 | £262 | £168 | £196 | £166 |
| 2019 | £258 | £170 | £209 | £179 |
| 2020 | £314 | £244 | £224 | £191 |
| 2021 | £346 | £230 | £243 | £210 |
| 2022 | £373 | £271 | £272 | £228 |
| 2023 | £393 | £241 | £273 | £232 |
| 2024 | £296 | £254 | £283 | £253 |
| 2025 | £346 | £240 | £292 | £257 |
| 2026 | £377 | £246 | £323 | £254 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6AB.
In the SK5 6AB postcode area, located within Central Reddish, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 6AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Liverpool Street, Stockport, SK5 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK5 6AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David White
Reddish North - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK5 6AB records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around SK5 6AB in Central Reddish is £220,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 211 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SK5 6AB, including St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy, Reddish Vale Nursery School (Outstanding) and Reddish Vale High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK5 6AB is Reddish South, about 254 m away.
SK5 6AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 6AB is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David White (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.