Postcode insights

SK5 6YR

Sorrel Bank

Reddish North

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Detailed insights for SK5 6YR

Overview

Postcode SK5 6YR 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Vale Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Reddish Vale View has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Reddish Vale View has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from SK5 6YR.

Flood risk

No risk

Reddish Vale View near SK5 6YR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 6YR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.6 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South
1 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 6YR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVale CommonLargeWalking directions to Vale Common

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
4,502.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.83(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.37(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-45%)
Vehicle crime
3.28(-45%)
Burglary
1.64(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
95.7%
Irish
7
2.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.74%
No qualifications
49
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.38%
Apprenticeship
40
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.82%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
67.42%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

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 6YR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 6YR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202534, Hollow Vale Drive, Stockport, SK5 6YHDetachedFreehold£325,000
05 Feb 202553, Hollow Vale Drive, Stockport, SK5 6YHDetachedFreehold£245,000
02 Apr 20265, Deepdale Close, Stockport, SK5 6YGDetachedFreehold£320,000
29 Apr 20254, Rothay Drive, Stockport, SK5 6TQDetachedFreehold£303,000
31 Mar 202681, Mill Lane, Stockport, SK5 6TPTerracedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the SK5 6YR postcode area, located within Reddish Vale View, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 6YR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVale View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableReddish Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDane Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 6YR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AAWalking directions to Morrisons

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 6YR, 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 001DE01005891
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 6YR

Is SK5 6YR (Reddish Vale View) safe?

The area around SK5 6YR records about 25 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK5 6YR?

The median sale price around SK5 6YR 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 6YR?

There are 13 schools close to SK5 6YR, including Vale View Primary School (Requires improvement), Reddish Hall School (Good) and Dane Bank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 6YR?

The closest station to SK5 6YR is Reddish North, about 833 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 6YR?

SK5 6YR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 6YR 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.