Postcode SK5 7RL 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 Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year. The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Heaton Norris Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 58 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from SK5 7RL.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK5 7RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heaton Norris Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heaton Norris Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grafton Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Grafton Street Play Area |
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Reddish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £275,500 |
| Terraced | 92 | £224,750 |
10 year median price trend in Reddish South
In the SK5 7RL postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Tiviot Way, Stockport, SK1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 23 Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Coronation Street, Stockport, SK5 7SE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.