Postcode SK5 6BU is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the North Reddish area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Reddish is £42,231 per year. The nearest station is Reddish South, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Houldsworth Park.
North Reddish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
North Reddish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Reddish is £42,231 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK5 6BU.
North Reddish near SK5 6BU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reddish South | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish South |
| 1 mi | Reddish North | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish North |
| 1 mi | Heaton Chapel | N/A | Walking directions to Heaton Chapel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Houldsworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Houldsworth Park |
| 0.5 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 6BU.
In the SK5 6BU postcode area, located within North Reddish, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Liverpool Street, Stockport, SK5 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 18 Keswick Road, Stockport, SK4 5JS | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 6BU, 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 6BU records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK5 6BU in North Reddish is £220,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 211 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SK5 6BU, including St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy and Broadstones School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK5 6BU is Reddish South, about 414 m away.
SK5 6BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,436 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 6BU 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.