SK5 6AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barlow Lane North, 0.3km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
Day-to-day life in SK5 6AJ has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00029841 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLOW LANE NORTH, SK5 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW LANE NORTH, SK5 6AJ.
307
39
£ 35,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6AJ 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 6AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6AJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
7 sales · Mean £ 159,000
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
school Local Schools
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Reddish Vale High School
Reddish Vale Nursery 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
21 nearby- Hobsons0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Moda0.7 km
- Reddish Community Centre0.3 km
- Dragon Palace0.1 km
- The Boathouse @ Captain Jaks0.6 km
- The Olive Tree0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cinnamon Indian0.1 km
- Coffee Blue Manchester East0.2 km
- Keswick Chippy0.9 km
- Posh Nosh0.3 km
- The Canadian Charcoal Pit0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
- C And K Catering0.9 km
- Houldsworth Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Reddish Vale Visitor Centre0.7 km
- Reddish Conservative Club Ltd0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Local Express0.1 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.2 km
- Reddish South0.4 km
- Reddish North1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sykes Street0.1 km
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56AJ · Data under Open Government Licence