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Who lives in SK17 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SK17 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
High Peak
Region
East Midlands
Population
1,873 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SK17 1

Residents
1,873
2024 estimate
Households
786
Census
Median age
48
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.2% of residents. 15.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

SK17 1England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

SK17 1
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.1% of adults in SK17 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.5% have never married.

SK17 1England
Married or civil partnership47.1%44.7%
Never married34.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed6.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.6% of residents in SK17 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SK17 1
51%
34%
England
  • Very good50.6%48.5%
  • Good34%33.7%
  • Fair11%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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