SK5 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on David Street, 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 6BJ 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.
Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00168628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAVID STREET, SK5 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVID STREET, SK5 6BJ.
259
39
£ 35,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SK5 6BJ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6BJ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 185,050
6 sales · Mean £ 171,033
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
20 nearby- Hobsons0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Go Local Extra0.2 km
- News & Booze0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Moda0.6 km
- Reddish Community Centre0.3 km
- Kingfisher Health Club0.5 km
- Marie's Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- St Elisabeths Church0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Cinnamon Indian0.2 km
- Coffee Blue Manchester East0.3 km
- Keswick Chippy0.8 km
- Posh Nosh0.3 km
- The Canadian Charcoal Pit0.8 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Grey Horse Public House0.5 km
- Houldsworth Arms0.3 km
- Union Inn0.5 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Local Express0.2 km
- Londis0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.1 km
- Reddish South0.4 km
- Reddish North1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.2 km
- Sykes Street0.2 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Wharfedale Road0.2 km
- Wharfedale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56BJ · Data under Open Government Licence