Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

SYKES WALK, SK5 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYKES WALK, SK5 6AY.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SK5 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK5 6AY has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK5 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sykes Walk, 0.3km 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 6AY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00168628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6AY. 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

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish

Good510 pupils0.2 km
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St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary

Inadequate297 pupils0.3 km
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Reddish Vale High School

Requires Improvement957 pupils0.4 km
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Reddish Vale Nursery School

Outstanding131 pupils0.5 km
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Abingdon Primary School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Vale View Primary School

Requires Improvement466 pupils0.7 km
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Broadstone Hall Primary School

Good497 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Hobsons0.2 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Go Local Extra0.1 km
  • News & Booze0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Cafe Moda0.7 km
  • Reddish Community Centre0.2 km
  • Kingfisher Health Club0.6 km
  • Marie's Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • St Elisabeths Church0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

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
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norwood Guesthouse1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Grey Horse Public House0.7 km
  • Houldsworth Arms0.3 km
  • Union Inn0.6 km
  • Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
  • C And K Catering1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Local Express0.0 km
  • Teem Spirits - Premier1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reddish0.2 km
  • Reddish South0.4 km
  • Reddish North1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sykes Street0.0 km
  • Higginson Road0.1 km
  • Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Reddish Library0.2 km
  • Houldsworth Square0.3 km