Postcode SK5 7LB is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish South area of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the South Reddish & Heaton Norris area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Reddish & Heaton Norris is £41,311 per year. The median sale price in Reddish South is £250,000 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £217,250 and £301,500. The nearest station is Reddish South, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Reddish Park.
South Reddish & Heaton Norris has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,865 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
South Reddish & Heaton Norris has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Reddish & Heaton Norris is £41,311 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK5 7LB.
South Reddish & Heaton Norris near SK5 7LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reddish South located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reddish South | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish South |
| 0.9 mi | Heaton Chapel | N/A | Walking directions to Heaton Chapel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Reddish Park | Medium | Walking directions to South Reddish Park |
| 0.5 mi | Manchester Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manchester Road Park |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Reddish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £430,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £268,125 | £336 |
| Terraced | 81 | £230,000 | £297 |
| Flats | 4 | £132,500 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £266,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £313,000 | £132,500 | £293,000 | £231,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £330 | £285 |
| 2026 | £300 | £235 | £345 | £291 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2, Pensarn Grove, Stockport, SK5 7LE | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 5, Gair Road, Stockport, SK5 7LF | Terraced | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 1, Haston Close, Stockport, SK5 7PR | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 6, Greg Street, Stockport, SK5 7LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 4, Greg Street, Stockport, SK5 7LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the SK5 7LB postcode area, located within South Reddish & Heaton Norris, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK5 7LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Coronation Street, Stockport, SK5 7SE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 6 Manchester Road, Stockport, SK4 1TN | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK5 7LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Smith
Reddish South - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK5 7LB records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SK5 7LB in Reddish South is £250,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SK5 7LB, including Penarth Group School (Good), Whitehill Primary School (Good) and Moat House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK5 7LB is Reddish South, about 1,343 m away.
SK5 7LB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 7LB is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (Green Party).