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Living in Reddish

In short: In 2026, the average home in Reddish (Manchester) costs about £255k to buy or £1100/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 16 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Reddish is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.

Average to buy
£255k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1100/mo
vs Manchester average
+3%
Est. to city centre
~16 min

How Reddish scores

Safety6/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Reddish gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Reddish tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£255k — +3% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1100 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2260 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £51k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Reddish a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Reddish scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

How much does a home in Reddish cost in 2026?

Around £255k on average to buy (+3% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1100 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £51k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Reddish?

Reddish scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 16 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Moss Side£255k avg · safety 5/10Eccles£250k avg · safety 6/10Hulme£265k avg · safety 5/10
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