Affluence in SK1 2NG
How SK1 2NG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
- Council
- Stockport
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,835 (2024)
SK1 2NGStockport
How well off SK1 2NG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK1 2NG area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SK1 2NG area is broadly in line with that, at 61.7%. 9.9% are retired and 3.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK1 2NG area is broadly in line with that, at 31%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK1 2NG area is broadly in line with that, at 32.7%. 19.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK1 2NG sits in (Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath): about 1,835 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.