Postcode SK5 7SZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Unity Park Play Area.
Central Reddish has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reddish has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Central Reddish is £47,959 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK5 7SZ.
Central Reddish near SK5 7SZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reddish South | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish South |
| 0.9 mi | Brinnington | N/A | Walking directions to Brinnington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Unity Park Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Unity Park 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 7SZ.
In the SK5 7SZ postcode area, located within Central Reddish, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 7SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 408 Reddish Road, Stockport, SK5 7AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Liverpool Street, Stockport, SK5 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 18 Keswick Road, Stockport, SK4 5JS | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 7SZ, 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 7SZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SK5 7SZ in Central Reddish is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SK5 7SZ, including Abingdon Primary School (Requires improvement), Reddish Vale Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK5 7SZ is Reddish South, about 343 m away.
SK5 7SZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,626 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 7SZ 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.