SK5 6AB is a mixed residential area on Lingard Street, 0.2km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish South ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK5 6AB offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00029846 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINGARD STREET, SK5 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGARD STREET, SK5 6AB.
300
37
£ 42,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SK5 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6AB. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 119,000
18 sales · Mean £ 126,961
school Local Schools
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
Reddish Vale Nursery School
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Reddish Vale High School
Abingdon Primary School
Vale View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Broadstone Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd0.1 km
- Priceless Discount Ltd0.1 km
- Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.4 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- Reddish Ale0.3 km
- Thatched Tavern0.2 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
- C And K Catering0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Baan Phad Thai0.4 km
- Fresh Fire Church0.1 km
- Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.1 km
- Reddish Vale Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Sykes0.1 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.1 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Cantonese Delight0.3 km
- Georges0.1 km
- New Wing Wah0.8 km
- Square Pizza0.6 km
- The Corner Cafe0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.2 km
- Reddish South0.3 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Sykes Street0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56AB · Data under Open Government Licence