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Affluence in SK1 2

How SK1 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Stockport
Region
North West
Population
3,446 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SK1 2 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SK1 2 scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Its 2 neighbourhoods, from 1 to 10
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Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Living environment1.0
  • Health and disability1.5
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Income2.5
  • Employment2.5
  • Children in low-income families3.0
  • Older people in low-income households3.5
  • Barriers to housing and services8.5
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£33,026
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
0%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

63.7% of adults in SK1 2 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 11.2% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.

SK1 2England
Employee, full-time41.9%34.3%
Employee, part-time14%11.9%
Self-employed7.8%9.5%
Unemployed4.3%2.9%
Full-time student3.9%7.9%
Retired11.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family5%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled7.1%4.1%
Other4.8%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

28.7% of adults in SK1 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.

SK1 2England
Higher managerial & professional8.6%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional20.1%19.9%
Intermediate13.1%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed9.3%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.7%5.3%
Semi-routine14.6%11.3%
Routine14.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed9.1%8.5%
Full-time students3.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

30.1% of adults in SK1 2 hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 18.3% have no qualifications.

SK1 2England
Degree level or above30.1%33.9%
A level or equivalent17.6%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above15.2%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.3%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.7%5.3%
Other qualifications2.7%2.8%
No qualifications18.3%18.1%

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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