SK5 6AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorton Road, 0.1km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK5 6AZ offers 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00029845 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORTON ROAD, SK5 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORTON ROAD, SK5 6AZ.
290
36
£ 35,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK5 6AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 42% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6AZ. The average age is 35.6. 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
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
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- 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd0.1 km
- Priceless Discount Ltd0.1 km
- Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.5 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
- Reddish Ale0.2 km
- Thatched Tavern0.2 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.2 km
- C And K Catering0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Baan Phad Thai0.4 km
- Fresh Fire Church0.2 km
- Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.0 km
- Reddish Vale Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Sykes0.1 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.1 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cantonese Delight0.3 km
- Georges0.1 km
- New Wing Wah0.9 km
- Square Pizza0.7 km
- The Corner Cafe0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.1 km
- Reddish South0.3 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Sykes Street0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56AZ · Data under Open Government Licence