SK5 6AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sykes Street, 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 6AL 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: Average house prices are around £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00029841 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYKES STREET, SK5 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYKES STREET, SK5 6AL.
307
39
£ 35,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6AL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, SK5 6AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6AL. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 328,500
Terraced
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 172,500
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- Big Discount Bargain Ltd0.7 km
- Raja Brothers0.7 km
- Hobsons0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Butty Me Up0.7 km
- Chuang Hwa House0.7 km
- Hing Wah0.6 km
- Moonlight0.7 km
- The Great Wall0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Moda0.7 km
- Reddish Community Centre0.2 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
- The Boathouse @ Captain Jaks0.6 km
- The Olive Tree0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Reddish Reform Club0.4 km
- C And K Catering1.0 km
- Houldsworth Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Reddish Vale Visitor Centre0.8 km
- Grey Horse Public House0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis1.0 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
- Conservative Club0.1 km
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Reddish Library0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56AL · Data under Open Government Licence