Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

SK5 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK5 6BN.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SK5 6BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SK5 6BN has a significant social housing presence — 68% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK5 6BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Reddish Green in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Heatons North ward and the Stockport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK5 6BN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00029977 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6BN. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary

Inadequate297 pupils0.3 km
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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish

Good510 pupils0.4 km
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Reddish Vale Nursery School

Outstanding131 pupils0.8 km
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Reddish Vale High School

Requires Improvement957 pupils0.9 km
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Broadstone Hall Primary School

Good497 pupils1.0 km
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Abingdon Primary School

Good298 pupils1.0 km
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Vale View Primary School

Requires Improvement466 pupils1.1 km
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Rushbrook Primary Academy

Requires Improvement588 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Big Discount Bargain Ltd1.0 km
  • Raja Brothers1.0 km
  • Barlow Grocery0.9 km
  • Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Butty Me Up1.0 km
  • Chuang Hwa House1.0 km
  • Hing Wah0.9 km
  • Moonlight1.0 km
  • The Great Wall0.8 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Reddish Reform Club0.5 km
  • Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.0 km
  • Reddish Ale0.5 km
  • Thatched Tavern0.6 km
  • Grey Horse Public House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Dragon Palace0.5 km
  • The Boathouse @ Captain Jaks0.4 km
  • The Olive Tree0.4 km
  • Baan Phad Thai0.5 km
  • Fresh Fire Church0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Local Express0.5 km
  • Londis0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norwood Guesthouse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reddish0.4 km
  • Reddish South0.7 km
  • Reddish North1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Springside0.3 km
  • Springside0.3 km
  • Wharfedale Road0.3 km