Area Analysis Stockport, North West

SK5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK5 postcode area.

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Population

30,871

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,050 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

SK5 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.

home £233,537 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK5 is a postcode district in Stockport, North West, covering 616 active and 204 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK5 (12%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a lower-income area with lots of young families in social or private renting (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK5 are around £233k, up 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across SK5 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Reddish Vale Nursery School

Outstanding131 pupils
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Abingdon Primary School

Good298 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington

Good398 pupils
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils
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Vale View Primary School

Requires Improvement466 pupils
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Westmorland Primary School

Good524 pupils
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Highfields College

Good69 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy
  • Well Pharmacy
  • Best One
  • Big Discount Bargain Ltd
  • Brinnington Pantry
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Brinnington Ward Labour Club
  • C And K Catering
  • Grey Horse Public House
  • Houldsworth Arms
  • Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Johnny's Cafe & Diner
  • Kingfisher Health Club
  • Little Shop Cafe
  • Marie's Cafe And Sandwich Bar
  • McDonald's
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Pizzeria And Fried Chicken
  • Iffi's
  • The Seahorse
  • Arigato Noodle Sushi Bar
  • Biryani & Curry Wala
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons
  • Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar
  • Local Express
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Penny Lane Pantry
  • + 2 more