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Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Reddish

A snapshot of life in Reddish, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Reddish is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 22,189. The average house price is £171,087 and the overall crime rate is 74.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Reddish ranks

Population

22,189

Avg House Price

£171,087

Crime Rate

74.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

57.1%

Avg Download Speed

478 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,189

Median Age

43

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Reddish's terraced homes (£249,500) command roughly 1.9× the price of a flat (£134,014).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Reddish prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£110,869 → £171,087).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
DetachedN/AN/A0
Semi-Detached£239,899£244,7984
Terraced£249,500£270,0005
Flat£134,014£135,12518

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Reddish is 74.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Reddish: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools8
Primary7
Secondary1
% Top two bands57.1%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Abingdon Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Dane Bank Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Reddish Vale High SchoolSecondaryInadequate
St Elisabeth's Church of England PrimaryPrimaryRequires improvement
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Vale View Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Whitehill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Reddish averages 478 Mbps — 378% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Reddish homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.6
% Rated C or Above66.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,102

Demographics & Economy

Population22,189
Median Age43
Median Household Income£30,189
Employment Rate57.8%
Owner Occupied65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Reddish?
The average house price in Reddish is £171,087 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Reddish?
The most affordable entry point in Reddish is a flat, with an average price of £134,014.
Is Reddish a safe place to live?
Reddish has a recorded crime rate of 74.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Reddish?
Reddish has 8 schools in total, with 57.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Reddish?
Average broadband download speeds in Reddish are around 478 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.8% of premises.
How big is Reddish?
Reddish is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 22,189.

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