Postcode insights

SK5 7EX

Dumbarton Road

Reddish South

Interactive map showing SK5 7EX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK5 7EX

Overview

Postcode SK5 7EX is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish South ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Reddish area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 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 Central Reddish is £47,959 per year. The nearest station is Reddish South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Unity Park Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Reddish has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Central Reddish has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Central Reddish is £47,959 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from SK5 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Reddish near SK5 7EX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 7EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South
0.8 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 7EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miUnity Park Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Unity Park Play Area

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
4,374.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
40.09(+123%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.81(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.15(+57%)
Public order
12.58(+24%)
Burglary
7.86(+42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
82.76%
African
12
3.76%
Other White
12
3.76%
Irish
8
2.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.19%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.57%
No qualifications
48
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.31%
Apprenticeship
33
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
43.28%
Owns with a mortgage
56
41.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.94%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Reddish South

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £300K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Reddish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£443,000£386
Semi-Detached83£270,000£331
Terraced78£228,500£293
Flats8£118,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Reddish South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reddish South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,980£100,000£175,975£128,000
2017£316,000£101,850£204,635£130,000
2018£325,000£105,500£190,000£143,819
2019£272,500£116,975£215,000£150,000
2020£313,650£125,750£272,000£160,000
2021£316,250£125,000£257,500£185,000
2022£315,000£125,000£266,000£200,000
2023£445,000£177,000£285,000£195,000
2024£368,750£160,000£295,000£223,000
2025£385,000£110,000£271,000£220,000
2026£135,000£293,000£230,988
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reddish South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reddish South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£188£218£157
2017£255£190£216£175
2018£267£173£234£194
2019£276£181£261£200
2020£280£203£278£212
2021£318£223£288£232
2022£360£228£313£255
2023£353£323£324£247
2024£370£236£329£270
2025£380£232£331£279
2026£279£321£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reddish South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 2026106, Dumbarton Road, Stockport, SK5 7EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
06 Nov 202511, Dalkeith Avenue, Stockport, SK5 7EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000
01 Oct 20251, Dalkeith Avenue, Stockport, SK5 7EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
19 Feb 20257, Dunoon Road, Stockport, SK5 7HASemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
28 Nov 202517, Reddish Vale Road, Stockport, SK5 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000

Schools

In the SK5 7EX postcode area, located within Central Reddish, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryReddish Vale Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryAbingdon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryReddish Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 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 7EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Smith

Reddish South - 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 SouthE05015034
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central ReddishE02001189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 003BE01005892
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 7EX

Is SK5 7EX (Central Reddish) safe?

The area around SK5 7EX 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near SK5 7EX?

The median sale price around SK5 7EX in Central Reddish is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK5 7EX?

There are 15 schools close to SK5 7EX, including Reddish Vale Nursery School (Outstanding), Abingdon Primary School (Requires improvement) and Reddish Vale High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 7EX?

The closest station to SK5 7EX is Reddish South, about 282 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 7EX?

SK5 7EX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK5 7EX (Central Reddish) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 7EX is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (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.