SK5 6BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Higginson Road, 0.2km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00029845 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGGINSON ROAD, SK5 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGGINSON ROAD, SK5 6BG.
290
36
£ 35,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6BG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK5 6BG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6BG. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 189,766
Terraced
£ 195,000
4 sales · Mean £ 192,500
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- Hobsons0.4 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Moda0.5 km
- Reddish Community Centre0.4 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
- The Boathouse @ Captain Jaks0.4 km
- The Olive Tree0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cinnamon Indian0.2 km
- Coffee Blue Manchester East0.4 km
- Keswick Chippy0.7 km
- Posh Nosh0.2 km
- The Canadian Charcoal Pit0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Reddish Reform Club0.2 km
- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
- Reddish Ale0.2 km
- Thatched Tavern0.3 km
- Grey Horse Public House0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.2 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.0 km
- Reddish South0.3 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Sykes Street0.2 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56BG · Data under Open Government Licence