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Who lives in SK17 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SK17 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
High Peak
Region
East Midlands
Population
11,363 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SK17 6

Residents
11,363
2024 estimate
Households
5,406
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.6% of residents. 15% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.2% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

SK17 6England
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

50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.

SK17 6
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.1%51%
  • Male49.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.6% of adults in SK17 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.7% have never married.

SK17 6England
Married or civil partnership46.6%44.7%
Never married32.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.3%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed8.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.9% of residents in SK17 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SK17 6
46%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good46.5%48.5%
  • Good34.4%33.7%
  • Fair14.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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