SK5 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lichfield Avenue, 0.1km 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 6BQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 35.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LICHFIELD AVENUE, SK5 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LICHFIELD AVENUE, SK5 6BQ.
259
39
£ 35,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SK5 6BQ 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. Property prices are trending up 35.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6BQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 219,000
9 sales · Mean £ 224,277
Terraced
£ 129,475
6 sales · Mean £ 123,491
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 Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.4 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 Thai0.3 km
- Fresh Fire Church0.2 km
- Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.1 km
- Reddish Vale Tea Rooms0.9 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
- Georges0.2 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 Guesthouse0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.0 km
- Reddish South0.3 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Higginson Road0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
- Sykes Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56BQ · Data under Open Government Licence