SK5 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorton Road, 0.2km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK5 6AW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00168628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORTON ROAD, SK5 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORTON ROAD, SK5 6AW.
259
39
£ 35,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in SK5 6AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6AW. The average age is 39.0. 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.
school Local Schools
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Reddish Vale High School
Abingdon Primary School
Vale View Primary School
Broadstone Hall Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Hobsons0.3 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Moda0.6 km
- Reddish Community Centre0.3 km
- Dragon Palace0.1 km
- The Boathouse @ Captain Jaks0.5 km
- The Olive Tree0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cinnamon Indian0.0 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
- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
- Reddish Ale0.3 km
- Thatched Tavern0.3 km
- Grey Horse Public House0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.0 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.1 km
- Reddish South0.3 km
- Reddish North1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.0 km
- Sykes Street0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56AW · Data under Open Government Licence