About Brinnington

Brinnington is a residential area located in the Tameside borough of Greater Manchester, England. It lies just north of the town of Stalybridge and is part of the wider urban landscape of the Pennine foothills. The area is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, many of which were built during the 20th century. Brinnington is well-connected by road, with the A625 passing nearby, providing access to Manchester and other nearby towns. The local community is served by several schools, a library, and a range of local shops and services. The postcode area SK5 covers Brinnington and surrounding neighbourhoods, and the area is known for its strong sense of local identity and community involvement.

School Ratings in Brinnington

Families in Brinnington have access to 314 local schools. Brinnington Children's Centre and Reddish Vale Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brinnington

Homes sell for an average of £208K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £165K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brinnington

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Brinnington, with 1 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brinnington

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brinnington around the national average for deprivation. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brinnington

Brinnington benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,297 sales

Average Price £208K
£184 — £14.67M
Detached £272K 236
Semi £201K 1,650
Terraced £165K 1,818
Flat £142K 470

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

184 Primary
37 Secondary
93 Other
Highfields College Good 0.3 miles Bridge House School Requires Improvement 0.3 miles Brinnington Children's Centre Outstanding 0.3 miles Westmorland Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Primary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Arden Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary 1 miles Ashlea House School Good 1.1 miles Penarth Group School Good 1.1 miles Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Abingdon Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brinnington IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Brinnington are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
4/10
9,590 Children (0-15) 20%
30,291 Working Age 65%
9,462 Older (60+) 20%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 47.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brinnington 1 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Brinnington are lower than the England and Wales average. While criminal damage & arson is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Criminal Damage & Arson
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Brinnington Train Station 0.3 miles
Bredbury Train Station 0.9 miles
Reddish South Train Station 1.3 miles
Woodley Train Station 1.6 miles
Reddish North Train Station 1.8 miles
Romiley Train Station 1.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lower Bredbury 0.6 miles Arden Park 0.6 miles Castle Hill 0.9 miles Bredbury 0.9 miles South Reddish 1.2 miles Haughton Green 1.4 miles Reddish 1.4 miles Portwood 1.4 miles Bredbury Green 1.8 miles North Reddish 1.8 miles Stockport 1.8 miles Woodley 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Stockport
Ward Reddish North
Constituency Denton and Reddish
Parish Stockport, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in SK5 30 shown View all streets

Abingdon Road 1 Aigburth Grove 1 Ainsdale Grove 1 Alderley Road 1 Altcar Grove 1 Ambleside Road 2 Amesbury Grove 1 Ann Street 1 Ansdell Road 1 Arthur Street 5 Ashbrook Farm Close 1 Ashdale Close 1 Ashford Avenue 2 Asquith Street 1 Avril Close 1 Balfour Grove 1 Bangor Street 1 Bankfield Street 1 Barlow Fold Road 1 Barlow Lane North 4 Barry Road 1 Barwell Close 1 Baslow Grove 1 Beckside 1 Bedford Street 1 Beechwood Avenue 1 Belfield Road 2 Belvedere Avenue 1 Beresford Crescent 1 Betley Road 3

Postcodes in SK5 50 shown View all postcodes

SK5 6AA SK5 6AB SK5 6AD SK5 6AE SK5 6AF SK5 6AG SK5 6AH SK5 6AJ SK5 6AL SK5 6AN SK5 6AQ SK5 6AR SK5 6AS SK5 6AT SK5 6AU SK5 6AW SK5 6AX SK5 6AY SK5 6AZ SK5 6BD SK5 6BE SK5 6BF SK5 6BG SK5 6BH SK5 6BJ SK5 6BL SK5 6BN SK5 6BQ SK5 6BT SK5 6BU SK5 6DA SK5 6DD SK5 6DE SK5 6DF SK5 6DH SK5 6DJ SK5 6DL SK5 6DN SK5 6DP SK5 6DQ SK5 6DT SK5 6DW SK5 6DX SK5 6DY SK5 6DZ SK5 6EA SK5 6ED SK5 6EE SK5 6EF SK5 6EH