Olwen Crescent is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 6XQ is located in the Reddish North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olwen Crescent, Stockport, SK5 6XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 6XG, SK5 6UA, SK5 6XH, SK5 6XF, SK5 6TZ, SK5 6UB, SK5 6XJ, SK5 6TY, SK5 6UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK5 6XQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 39.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 43.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 41.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 41.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 20.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 97.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 94.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olwen Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Reddish North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Olwen Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-15 | £256,092 |
| 52 Olwen Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-10-22 | £251,215 |
| 10 Olwen Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2023-12-15 | £259,370 |
| 98 Olwen Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-12-05 | £181,079 |
| 94 Olwen Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-28 | £226,051 |
SK5 6XQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary St. Elisabeths Way , Reddish SK5 6BL | - not rated | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , Reddish SK5 7ET | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Community Centre | North Reddish Community Centre, North Reddish Park | 237 yd | |
| Sykes | 76-78 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 334 yd | |
| Ozzy.s Coffe Restoran | 33 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 420 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 26-28 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 436 yd | |
| Johnny's Cafe & Diner | 30 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Conservative Club Ltd | Reddish Conservative Club, 1 Westbourne Grove | 188 yd | |
| Houldsworth Working Mens Club | Leamington Road, North Reddish | 576 yd | |
| Thatched Tavern | Thatched Tavern Public House, 54 Stanhope Street | 617 yd | |
| Reddish Reform Club | 11-13 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 641 yd | |
| Houldsworth Arms | 1 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Blue Manchester East | 20 Ainsdale Grove, North Reddish | 162 yd | |
| Cantonese Delight | 102 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 241 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian | 84-86 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 334 yd | |
| I Knead Pizza | 52 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 334 yd | |
| Reddish Express | 25 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Express | 60 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 334 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, 408 Reddish Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reddish Baths (Closed) Gorton Road | swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Stockport Sport For All Centre REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE ROAD | 358 yd | |
| Harcourt Street Playing Fields (Closed) Harcourt Street | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Reddish HIGGINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| Harrogate Road Harrogate Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| North Reddish Park NORTH REDDISH PARK NORTH REDDISH PARK LONGFORD ROAD WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Houldsworth Park HOULDSWORTH PARK HOULDSWORTH PARK HOULDSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Houldsworth Golf Club HOULDSWORTH STREET | golf | 844 yd |
| Deano'S Gym HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.