SK5 6JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Masefield Grove, 0.4km from North Reddish in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish North ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK5 6JA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 6JA are sourced from Output Area E00029830 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASEFIELD GROVE, SK5 6JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASEFIELD GROVE, SK5 6JA.
353
32
£ 35,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 6JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SK5 6JA — age 32, 55% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 6JA. The average age is 31.7. 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.
school Local Schools
Rushbrook Primary Academy
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
Vale View Primary School
Cedar Mount Academy
Melland High School
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Dane Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Hobsons0.6 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Cohens Chemist0.5 km
- Classic Cakes0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- North Reddish Working Men's Club0.8 km
- Houldsworth Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Reddish Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
- Houldsworth Arms0.9 km
- Reddish Reform Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Reddish Community Centre0.6 km
- Johnny's Cafe & Diner0.8 km
- Toast House Cafe0.7 km
- Kingfisher Health Club1.0 km
- St Elisabeths Church0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Burger Stop Reddish Ltd0.7 km
- Cinnamon Indian0.7 km
- Coffee Blue Manchester East0.7 km
- Posh Nosh0.9 km
- Harlequin Reddish0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Local Express0.7 km
- Teem Spirits0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish North0.7 km
- Reddish0.8 km
- Reddish South1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Reddish Vale0.1 km
- Reddish Vale0.1 km
- Swinburne Green0.2 km
- Tennyson Road0.2 km
- Harrogate Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK56JA · Data under Open Government Licence