Postcode SK5 7RL is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish South area 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, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 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 Stockport, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heaton Norris Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 21 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 9, Gordon Street, Stockport, SK4 1RS | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 5, Canning Street, Stockport, SK4 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 24, Love Lane, Stockport, SK4 1JA | Terraced | Freehold | £230,975 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Lancashire Gate, 21, Tiviot Dale, Stockport, SK1 1TA | Other | Freehold | £945,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 10, Ince Close, Stockport, SK4 1TB | Terraced | Freehold | £271,000 |
In the SK5 7RL postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK5 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Stockport, SK4 1DB | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Tiviot Way, Stockport, SK1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 25 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris, 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 |
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 7RL, 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 7RL records about 210 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK5 7RL in Reddish South is £250,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SK5 7RL, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Moat House (Outstanding) and All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK5 7RL is Stockport, about 1,192 m away.
SK5 7RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21 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 7RL is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (Green Party).