Affluence in SK12 2BU
How SK12 2BU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Disley & Lyme Park
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,393 (2024)
SK12 2BUStockport
How well off SK12 2BU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK12 2BU area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
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 SK12 2BU area is broadly in line with that, at 54.6%. 31.9% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK12 2BU area is above that, at 46%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK12 2BU area is above that, at 44%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK12 2BU sits in (Disley & Lyme Park): about 1,393 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.