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.
WATERHOUSE WAY, SK5 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE WAY, SK5 6DD.
335
37
£ 35,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
Broadstone Hall Primary School
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Abingdon Primary School
Reddish Vale High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.6 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.9 km
- Londis0.3 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SK56DD · Data under Open Government Licence