Postcode insights

SK5 6GA

Cromwell Avenue

Denton West

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Detailed insights for SK5 6GA

Overview

Postcode SK5 6GA is located in a major urban area, within the Denton West ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Dane Bank area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dane Bank is £47,523 per year. The nearest station is Reddish North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Reddish Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Dane Bank has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Dane Bank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Dane Bank is £47,523 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from SK5 6GA.

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Bank near SK5 6GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reddish North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 6GA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.9 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton
1 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 6GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNorth Reddish ParkLargeWalking directions to North Reddish Park
0.1 miGranada ParkMediumWalking directions to Granada Park
0.4 miThornley ParkSmallWalking directions to Thornley Park

Area Profile

Population
582
Population density
4,385.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.75(-77%)
Burglary
5(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.75(-79%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
492
84.1%
Other White
18
3.08%
Pakistani
17
2.91%
Chinese
16
2.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.03%
Total population: 585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
27%
Level 3 (A level)
117
24.68%
No qualifications
66
13.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
95
39.75%
Owns outright
76
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
23.85%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.35%
Other social rented
2
0.84%
Total households: 239

Property prices in Denton West

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £265K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Denton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £422,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£366,000£360
Semi-Detached71£250,000£322
Terraced38£203,500£267
Flats6£145,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£91,500£157,975£116,725
2017£254,975£97,500£165,000£127,500
2018£187,500£96,000£177,500£130,000
2019£276,248£108,250£177,000£167,500
2020£270,000£115,250£195,000£158,000
2021£313,500£135,000£218,000£159,000
2022£330,000£131,000£250,000£187,063
2023£357,500£130,000£240,000£175,000
2024£335,000£135,000£250,000£220,000
2025£330,000£130,450£255,000£203,500
2026£412,000£145,000£240,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£153£182£131
2017£189£165£193£144
2018£226£168£203£162
2019£215£154£219£166
2020£191£153£236£176
2021£278£169£261£174
2022£284£219£287£219
2023£209£205£281£236
2024£300£207£296£249
2025£350£214£316£236
2026£284£190£314£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202693, Cromwell Avenue, Stockport, SK5 6GAFlatsLeasehold£162,000
27 Feb 202683, Cromwell Avenue, Stockport, SK5 6GAFlatsLeasehold£145,000
31 Oct 20254, Cromwell Avenue, Stockport, SK5 6GBFlatsLeasehold£145,000
30 May 202516, Cromwell Avenue, Stockport, SK5 6GBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
08 Apr 2026111, Thornley Lane South, Stockport, SK5 6QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the SK5 6GA postcode area, located within Dane Bank, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 6GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDane Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDenton West End Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableReddish Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 6GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 6GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JHWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miGo Local665 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 2NAWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK5 6GA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Bennett

Denton West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardDenton WestE05014525
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dane BankE02001252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 024CE01005988
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2004-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 6GA

Is SK5 6GA (Dane Bank) safe?

The area around SK5 6GA records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near SK5 6GA?

The median sale price around SK5 6GA in Dane Bank is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK5 6GA?

There are 12 schools close to SK5 6GA, including Dane Bank Primary School (Good), Denton West End Primary School (Good) and Reddish Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 6GA?

The closest station to SK5 6GA is Reddish North, about 365 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 6GA?

SK5 6GA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK5 6GA (Dane Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering SK5 6GA is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Bennett (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.