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SK5 6UG

Gorton Road

Reddish North

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Detailed insights for SK5 6UG

Overview

Postcode SK5 6UG 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 South, about 0.4 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

North Reddish has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Reddish has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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 6UG.

Flood risk

No risk

North Reddish near SK5 6UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reddish South located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 6UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South
0.6 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 6UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVale CommonLargeWalking directions to Vale Common
0.4 miNorth Reddish ParkLargeWalking directions to North Reddish Park
0.4 miHouldsworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Houldsworth Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
9,774.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.46(+81%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.26(-22%)
Public order
9.14(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(-3%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
88.85%
African
8
2.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.97%
Other White
5
1.64%
Pakistani
4
1.31%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.06%
No qualifications
51
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
26.43%
Owns outright
34
24.29%
Social rents from council
17
12.14%
Other social rented
6
4.29%
Total households: 140

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 6UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025118, Gorton Road, Stockport, SK5 6UGTerracedFreehold£145,000
06 May 202511, Melbourne Street, Stockport, SK5 6UQTerracedFreehold£170,000
02 Apr 202518, Melbourne Street, Stockport, SK5 6UQTerracedFreehold£135,000
22 Apr 202515, Ainsdale Grove, Stockport, SK5 6UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
02 Apr 202619, Naseby Road, Stockport, SK5 6EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£238,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 6UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Elisabeth's Church of England PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableReddish Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 6UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 6UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miCS Convenience StoreLongford Road West, Stockport, SK5 6HXWalking directions to CS Convenience Store
0.5 miLondisLiverpool Street, Stockport, SK5 7ASWalking directions to Londis

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 6UG, 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 002CE01005893
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 6UG

Is SK5 6UG (North Reddish) safe?

The area around SK5 6UG records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6UG?

The median sale price around SK5 6UG 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 6UG?

There are 15 schools close to SK5 6UG, including St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy, St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary (Requires improvement) and Reddish Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 6UG?

The closest station to SK5 6UG is Reddish South, about 587 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 6UG?

SK5 6UG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 6UG 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.