SK5 7LU is a mixed residential area on Birkdale Road, 0.2km from South Reddish in Reddish. Administratively it sits within Reddish South ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
For families considering a move, SK5 7LU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK5 7LU are sourced from Output Area E00029995 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRKDALE ROAD, SK5 7LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKDALE ROAD, SK5 7LU.
287
47
£ 36,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK5 7LU 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
No single demographic signal dominates SK5 7LU — age 47, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK5 7LU. The average age is 46.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
12 sales · Mean £ 215,500
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Whitehill Primary School
Abingdon Primary School
Broadstone Hall Primary School
Moat House
Reddish Vale Nursery School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lancashire Hill Service Station0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Yew Tree Shell Service Station0.9 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Navigation Inn0.9 km
- Reddish Working Men's Club0.3 km
- C And K Catering0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Canadian Charcoal Pit0.7 km
- New Wing Wah0.5 km
- Square Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Chips0.2 km
- New World Chinese Takeway0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Carousel0.1 km
- Seta (Stockport Eng Train)0.7 km
- St Mary's Church0.3 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Broadstone Hall Primary School0.9 km
- Heaton Chapel Community Centre0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Teem Spirits - Premier0.5 km
- Asda Reddish Superstore0.7 km
- Pound Stretcher0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish South1.1 km
- Reddish1.4 km
- Heaton Chapel1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Birkdale Road0.1 km
- Birkdale Road0.1 km
- The Carousel0.1 km
- Newark Road0.2 km
- Wyvern Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK57LU · Data under Open Government Licence