SK5 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 6BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00168628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK5 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK5 6BL.
259
39
£ 35,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in SK5 6BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6BL. 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.
school Local Schools
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Reddish Vale High School
Abingdon Primary School
Broadstone Hall Primary School
Vale View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd0.3 km
- Priceless Discount Ltd0.3 km
- Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.7 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.2 km
- Reddish Ale0.3 km
- Thatched Tavern0.4 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
- Houldsworth Working Mens Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Baan Phad Thai0.4 km
- Fresh Fire Church0.3 km
- Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.2 km
- Sykes0.3 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Broadstone Hall Primary School1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Local Express0.3 km
- Londis0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Cantonese Delight0.4 km
- Georges0.4 km
- Square Pizza0.8 km
- The Corner Cafe0.3 km
- Biryani & Curry Wala0.8 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.2 km
- Reddish South0.5 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Leamington Road0.2 km
- Leamington Road0.2 km
- Higginson Road0.3 km
- Wharfedale Road0.3 km
- Wharfedale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56BL · Data under Open Government Licence