SK5 6GB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

SK5 6GB is a postcode in Reddish North, Stockport, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SK5 6GB, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SK5 6GB are safety and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SK5 6GB is based on Tameside 024 Census 2021. It covers 7,538 residents, 3,100 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near SK5 6GB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SK5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £179k from 157 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SK5 6GB can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near SK5 6GB, LocaleIQ matches 3 kids clubs or activities, including sports (2), 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Basketball Drop In Junior (at Belle Vue Sports Village, up to 15, 2.9 km) and Basketball Drop In Junior (at Belle Vue Sports Village, up to 15, 2.9 km). 1 listed as free; 3 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SK5 6GB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around SK5 6GB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.