Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

WATERHOUSE WAY, SK5 6DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE WAY, SK5 6DD.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK5 6DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 37, SK5 6DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £135k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SK5 6DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterhouse Way, 0.3km from Mid Reddish in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Heatons North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.

Day-to-day life in SK5 6DD has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% year-on-year. 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 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00029978 (shared with 11 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 6DD. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

42 sales · Mean £ 132,232

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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Broadstone Hall Primary School

Good497 pupils0.6 km
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Reddish Vale Nursery School

Outstanding131 pupils0.6 km
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Abingdon Primary School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Reddish Vale High School

Requires Improvement957 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel

Good609 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd0.5 km
  • Priceless Discount Ltd0.6 km
  • Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.6 km
  • Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Reddish Ale0.3 km
  • Thatched Tavern0.4 km
  • Reddish Reform Club0.3 km
  • C And K Catering1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Baan Phad Thai0.2 km
  • Fresh Fire Church0.6 km
  • Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.5 km
  • Seta (Stockport Eng Train)0.8 km
  • Sykes0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Local Express0.6 km
  • Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
  • Londis0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Cantonese Delight0.7 km
  • Georges0.4 km
  • New Wing Wah0.9 km
  • Square Pizza0.7 km
  • The Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norwood Guesthouse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reddish0.4 km
  • Reddish South0.4 km
  • Heaton Chapel1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Houldsworth Street0.1 km
  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Sylvia Grove0.2 km
  • Broadstone Mill0.2 km