Postcode insights

SK5 6RY

Criterion Street

Reddish North

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Detailed insights for SK5 6RY

Overview

Postcode SK5 6RY is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Reddish Vale View area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Reddish Vale View is £44,576 per year. The nearest station is Reddish North, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vale Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Reddish Vale View has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Reddish Vale View has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Reddish Vale View is £44,576 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 199 ft away from SK5 6RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Reddish Vale View near SK5 6RY 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 6RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.8 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.9 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 6RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVale CommonLargeWalking directions to Vale Common
0.2 miNorth Reddish ParkLargeWalking directions to North Reddish Park
0.3 miGranada ParkMediumWalking directions to Granada Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,689.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.6(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.32(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+14%)
Public order
8.87(-12%)
Burglary
6.14(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
79.24%
Chinese
11
3.81%
Other Asian
11
3.81%
Other White
11
3.81%
Indian
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.27%
No qualifications
60
24.79%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
32.05%
Owns with a mortgage
40
25.64%
Owns outright
32
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
18.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.92%
Total households: 156

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 6RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202593, Criterion Street, Stockport, SK5 6RYTerracedLeasehold£223,500
20 Feb 2025446, Gorton Road, Stockport, SK5 6RSOtherLeasehold£75,000
22 Aug 2025425, Gorton Road, Stockport, SK5 6LRTerracedFreehold£185,000
16 Mar 202615, Furnival Street, Stockport, SK5 6LWDetachedLeasehold£318,000
08 Apr 202636, Criterion Street, Stockport, SK5 6RZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,250

Schools

In the SK5 6RY postcode area, located within Reddish Vale View, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDane Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVale View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 6RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCS Convenience StoreLongford Road West, Stockport, SK5 6HXWalking directions to CS Convenience Store
0.5 miAsda89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JHWalking directions to Asda

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 6RY, 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)Reddish Vale ViewE02001187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 001AE01005886
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 6RY

Is SK5 6RY (Reddish Vale View) safe?

The area around SK5 6RY records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6RY?

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

What schools are near SK5 6RY?

There are 14 schools close to SK5 6RY, including Reddish Hall School (Good), Dane Bank Primary School (Good) and Vale View Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 6RY?

The closest station to SK5 6RY is Reddish North, about 71 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 6RY?

SK5 6RY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,071 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK5 6RY (Reddish Vale View) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.