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.
SK5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK5 postcode area.
30,871
39
£ 35,050 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Abingdon Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Vale View Primary School
Westmorland Primary School
Highfields College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Well Pharmacy
- Well Pharmacy
- Best One
- Big Discount Bargain Ltd
- Brinnington Pantry
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Brinnington Ward Labour Club
- C And K Catering
- Grey Horse Public House
- Houldsworth Arms
- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Johnny's Cafe & Diner
- Kingfisher Health Club
- Little Shop Cafe
- Marie's Cafe And Sandwich Bar
- McDonald's
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Pizzeria And Fried Chicken
- Iffi's
- The Seahorse
- Arigato Noodle Sushi Bar
- Biryani & Curry Wala
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons
- Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar
- Local Express
- Morrisons Daily
- Penny Lane Pantry
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: SK5 · Data under Open Government Licence