Postcode insights

SK5 6HX

Longford Road West

Reddish North

Interactive map showing SK5 6HX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK5 6HX

Overview

Postcode SK5 6HX 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 high crime levels, with around 92.5 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 North Reddish is £42,231 per year. The nearest station is Reddish North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is North Reddish Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
61.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

North Reddish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Reddish has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.2%

Approximately 61.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in North Reddish is £42,231 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK5 6HX.

Flood risk

No risk

North Reddish near SK5 6HX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 6HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.7 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South
0.8 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 6HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNorth Reddish ParkLargeWalking directions to North Reddish Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
6,919.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.38(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.6(+48%)
Public order
11.57(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(+22%)
Burglary
8.68(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
64.88%
Pakistani
38
11.31%
African
23
6.85%
Chinese
12
3.57%
Other White
11
3.27%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
29.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.86%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.51%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
42.24%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.55%
Other social rented
22
18.97%
Owns outright
13
11.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Reddish North

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)211
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Reddish North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£320,000£354
Semi-Detached78£245,500£303
Terraced101£205,000£257
Flats23£142,650£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Reddish North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reddish North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reddish North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reddish North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reddish North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Reddish North in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202683, Browning Road, Stockport, SK5 6JTTerracedFreehold£245,000
12 Mar 202651, Browning Road, Stockport, SK5 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
08 Jul 202516, Churchill Crescent, Stockport, SK5 6HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
13 May 202537, Churchill Crescent, Stockport, SK5 6HZTerracedFreehold£195,000
28 Feb 202513, Churchill Crescent, Stockport, SK5 6HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the SK5 6HX postcode area, located within North Reddish, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 6HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableReddish Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRushbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Elisabeth's Church of England PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 6HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 6HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCS Convenience StoreLongford Road West, Stockport, SK5 6HXWalking directions to CS Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,475
Band E£3,025
Band F£3,575
Band G£4,126
Band H£4,951

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 6HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David White

Reddish North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
WardReddish NorthE05015033
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ReddishE02001188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 002AE01005887
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 6HX

Is SK5 6HX (North Reddish) safe?

The area around SK5 6HX 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK5 6HX?

The median sale price around SK5 6HX in North Reddish is £220,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 211 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK5 6HX?

There are 20 schools close to SK5 6HX, including Reddish Hall School (Good), Rushbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 6HX?

The closest station to SK5 6HX is Reddish North, about 672 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 6HX?

SK5 6HX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK5 6HX (North Reddish) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 6HX is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David White (Green Party).

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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.