Postcode SK5 7RZ 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, 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 nearest station is Stockport, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Reddish 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 92.1% 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 29 ft away from SK5 7RZ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK5 7RZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Reddish Park | Medium | Walking directions to South Reddish Park |
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £443,000 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £270,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 78 | £228,500 | £293 |
| Flats | 8 | £118,500 | £229 |
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 | £271,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | — | £135,000 | £293,000 | £230,988 |
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 | £331 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £279 | £321 | £291 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7RZ.
In the SK5 7RZ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 7RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 23 Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JG | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for SK5 7RZ, 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 7RZ 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 7RZ in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SK5 7RZ, 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 7RZ is Stockport, about 1,356 m away.
SK5 7RZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 58 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 7RZ is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (Green Party).
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.