SK5 6DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margaret Street, 0.1km from Reddish Green in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish South ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK5 6DN is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00029955 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARGARET STREET, SK5 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET STREET, SK5 6DN.
314
36
£ 42,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6DN 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.
Area Character
SK5 6DN has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6DN. The average age is 35.7. 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
Terraced
£ 137,500
8 sales · Mean £ 137,750
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
Broadstone Hall Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Vale View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd0.2 km
- Priceless Discount Ltd0.3 km
- Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.4 km
- Texaco/Reddish Service Station/Londis0.1 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
- Reddish Ale0.1 km
- Thatched Tavern0.2 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.1 km
- C And K Catering0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Baan Phad Thai0.2 km
- Fresh Fire Church0.4 km
- Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran0.2 km
- Reddish Vale Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Seta (Stockport Eng Train)1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Local Express0.3 km
- Teem Spirits - Premier0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cantonese Delight0.4 km
- Georges0.2 km
- New Wing Wah0.8 km
- Square Pizza0.6 km
- The Corner Cafe0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norwood Guesthouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish0.1 km
- Reddish South0.2 km
- Reddish North1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.1 km
- Sylvia Grove0.1 km
- Sylvia Grove0.1 km
- Houldsworth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56DN · Data under Open Government Licence